Johann Joachim Kändler Porcelain

An impressive, extravagant work of art in ideas, richness of detail and craftsmanship, based on a legend according to which the court tailor longed to be allowed to sit at the table ...

Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two women kneeling on a rock, using a putto to pull the small triton caught in a net ashore, very detailed rock base with vario...

Extraordinary group of the dresden carnival sleigh ride: On an elongated snow plinth a horse with a bell cover is rearing. Behind it on the white sledge, the court jester...

Very rare and Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air (Greek Hera), as a young woman with blowing hair sitting on a cloud, only covered with ...

Pair of two-flame wall appliqués in the form of colored and gold-decorated rocaille shields, each with two candlestick arms richly covered with flowers and leaf tendrils, as well as one floating, winged cupid boy holding flowers...

Three putti grouped on a rock pedestal gathered around an easel. In front of this, sitting cross-legged on a stool, a puto with a color palette and a bru...

Splendid early original Meissen Porcelain Group Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Made circa 1850 Material: White porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade and finest hand painting Designer: Johann Joachim KÄNDLER (1706-1775) was chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742-1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, etc. Kaendler designed this figurine group, circa 1740. Dresden Carnival Sleigh Ride On an elongated snow plinth a horse with a bell cover is rearing. Behind it on the white sledge, the court jester...

Splendid Early Original Meissen Porcelain Group Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made ca. 1750 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest hand painting Designer: JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) was chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, etc. Kaendler designed this figure group circa 1740. Dresden Carnival Sleigh Ride On an elongated snow plinth a horse with a bell cover is rearing. Behind it on the white sledge, the court jester...

Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of Four Elements - this ewer symbolizes AIR. Dating: made 19th century (circa 1870). Material: White porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting. Technique: Handmade porcelain. Designer:   Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) / he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer) , Gallant Figurines, etc. Kaendler designed this ewer (Model 327) circa 1750. Subject: Huge ewer "AIR" from the Elements series (= Air, Water, Earth, Fire). The massive pitcher having large spout is abundantly decorated with sculputured figurines: - there are a lovely cherub as well as two boyish Elves flying from top area / two of them wear music instruments being strongly connected with Air: these are bagpipes and a special type of flute. - the crowned seated figure of Juno or Hera seizing a sceptre is visible at front side or she is accompanied by her attribute, the peacock which symbolizes Love and Beauty. - Zephyr, God of Wind, blows air with all his efforts: It is a nice unclad youth having wings here. - Finally, a winged flying cherub holding a bird is attached to area below. A very particular feature is the fact that the handle of this pitcher is shaped as blue drapery / the spout as well as base are decorated with multicolored feathers. Additionally, various flocks of birds including cranes, storks and pheasants as well as clouds cover the pitcher's surface - all modelled in raised relief. Some multicolored paintings of insects - laid on white porcelain - decorate ewer's upper area. Gorgeous appearance as well as excellent Meissen quality, delicate finest painting, superb modelling. Size: height: 63.5 cm (= 24.99 inches) width: 40.0 cm (= 16.0 inches) Marks: THIS MEISSEN EWER...

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group: 'Europe Riding on Bull / The Rape of Europe' (Model 2697). Manufactured, circa 1860. Specifications: Europa is sitting on the bull which is me...

Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements- this ewer symbolizes water. Dating: Made 19th century (circa 1860-1870). Material: White porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting. Technique: Handmade porcelain. Designer: Johann Joachim Kändler (1706-1775) / he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. - He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer) , Gallant Figurines, etc. Kaendler designed this ewer (model 320), circa 1750. Subject: Huge ewer "WATER" from the Elements Series (= Air, Water, Earth, Fire). This massive pitcher having large spout is abundantly decorated with sculputured figurines: A lovely boyish ELFIN grasps the spout which is modelled of sea plants (reeds). Below the elfin, a garland is hanging down, made of sculptured shells, corals and flowers. The seated figure of Neptun / Poseidon directing a chariot (= a four-horse cart) is attached to lateral side / the cart emerging from water isn't visible here, only the sculptured horses rise from water / Neptun has taken place in a shell. A mermaid situated opposite the horses emerges from water, too: She points to a turtle swimming in water. Finally, various sailing ships on sea are visible. A very particular feature is the mentioned fact that the handle of this pitcher is shaped as sea plant (reeds) / the spout is shaped as shell. Additionally, the sea waves covering the pitcher's surface are modelled in raised relief. Some sculptured figurines of fish decorate ewer's base. Gorgeous appearance as well as excellent Meissen quality, delicate finest painting, superb modelling. Measures / dimensions: Height 25.78 inches, width at greatest area 14.56 inches, depth 9.055 inches. Marks: This Meissen ewer...

Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements, this ewer symbolizes fire. Dating: Made 19th century (circa 1860-1870). Material: White porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting. Technique: Handmade porcelain. Designer: Johann Joachim Kändler (1706-1775)/he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as shepherd figurines, comedian's children, gardener children (with acier), Paris town criers (with reinicke and meyer), gallant figurines, etc. Kaendler designed this ewer (model 310), circa 1750.  Subject: Huge ewer "Fire" from the elements series (air, water, earth, fire). This massive pitcher having large spout is abundantly decorated with sculputured figurines: A lovely winged elfin has taken place on the handle which is modelled of sculptured figurine of a winged dragon (with opened gullet whereas the teeth are visible, further with clawed feet). The seated sculptured figure of a smith wearing a phrygian cap as well as holding a bellow is attached to lateral side/below him there is a pack (herd) of various animals visible (these are sculptured figurines, too: hind with young animals, wolf, bison and an animal looking like a martens), those trying to escape from forest fires. A semi-nude female sculptured figurine situated opposite the smith holds a burning torch. Finally, a landscape with forest fires (worked partially in raised relief, partially in sculptured technique) covers the ewer's front side. There is a mountainous landscape (worked in relief technique) attached to pitcher's backside: a burning volcano is visible there!  A very particular feature is the mentioned fact that the handle of this pitcher is shaped as a sculptured dragon's figurine. A sculptured figurine of cherub seizing a burning torch decorates ewer's base. Gorgeous appearance as well as excellent Meissen quality, delicate finest painting, superb modelling. Measures/dimensions: Height: 26.18 inches. Width at greatest area: 14.56 inches. Depth: 9.055 inches. Marks: This Meissen ewer...