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Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870

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Meissen Gorgeous Cherubs (= Seasons' Figurines): Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) And Winter. The Details Are Stunningly Scupltured = Finest Modelling Manufactory: Meissen Dating: made circa 1870 Hallmarked: Meissen Mark with Pommels on Hilts (19th century) FIRST QUALITY model number 1068 / former's number 77 / painter's number 17 Material: multicolored porcelain, partially golden painted, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Design: -- Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) The sculptor was since year 1731 modeller of Meissen manufactory - he is one of the best modellers Meissen manufactory ever had. - Kaendler designed The Four Cherubs / Seasons' Figurines (Model 1068) circa 1748. First Quality Specifications: -- there are four childlike naked cherub figurines existing - they are Symbols of Four Seasons: a figurine wearing a wreath of flowers' blossoms on head as well as holding a flower in left hand (= symbol of Spring) embraces a female cherub holding ears of grain and a sickle (= figurine of Summer). Further there is a male figurine holding up a red wine glass visible / additionally, it seizes a jar in left hand: Beyond that, this cherub wearing a wreath of wine leaves on head sits on a wine cask (= it is Autumn / Fall). Finally, the head of fourth boyish cherub is covered by fur coat, the figurine holds a pot filled with embers (it is depicting Winter). -- the four cherubs are supported by base depicting earthy ground - its edge is decorated by Rocaille ornaments. Measures: Height 14.5 cm (= 5.70 inches) Width 15.5 cm (= 6.10 inches) Depth 11.0 cm (= 4.33 inches) Bibliography: -- Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen-Figures, model numbers 1 - 3000, Erlangen (Germany) 2017, page 405 / catalogue number 1913 Condition: Excellent/ there aren't any damages existing.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.7 in (14.48 cm)Width: 6.1 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 4.33 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    there aren't any damages existing.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1014412215063

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