Meissen Musicians Four Figurines Johann J. Kändler Pre-Marcolini Period 1774
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most lovely Figurines' group making music:
Made circa 1770 during Pre-Marcolini Period which means that it was manufactured before 1774 when the Meissen swords had a point at area below, between the hilts.
Size:
Height 11.81 inches (= 30.0 cm)
diameter of base 5.87 inches (= 14.7 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Point between the Hilts (glazed bottom)
First quality
Dating: Made circa 1770
Material: Porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: Handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) / since 1731 modeller of Meissen manufactory, he is one of the best sculptors Meissen manufactory ever had. This figurine group was designed around the year 1767.
Detailed description:
Four musicians, three male and a female one - are attached to high round base edged with cloth hung up as well as with border of leaves. The figurines are clad in elegant Rococo garments, being busy with making music: The group is topped with a man seizing a scroll - obviously it is the conductor being based on a high reticulated pedestal / this figurine is flanked by a man playing the transverse flute and a second one playing the lute / a lady holding a music book stands...
Category
German Rococo Antique 1760s Sculptures