Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Tailor of Count Bruehl on a Goat, circa 1870

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Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Tailor of Count Bruehl on a Goat, circa 1870

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Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Johann Joachim Kändler (1706 - 1775) around the year 1740: so-said ‘Tailor Of Count Bruehl Riding on Goat.' Presumptive Background: Heinrich, Count von Bruehl (1700 - 1763) was Chief Minister of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony from 1746 and director of the Meissen factory 1733 - 1763 during its so-called 'plastic period'. Grateful for the good services of his tailor Bruehl asked the man to name his reward. The tailor asked for an invitation to the next State banquet...which horrified the Count because the lesser sort was not seen at such events. Nevertheless he had given his word so the invitation was duly issued. When the tailor arrived, however, he found himself a laughing stock as this satirical table decoration had been placed in the middle of the room. Oh, how everyone laughed! There he is with his scissors, etc., riding on a goat. Moral of this story: Sometimes it is better to labour and not to ask for any reward. Specifications: The tailor riding on goat holds his scissors in raised right hand, while the goat seizes an iron by mouth. Additionally the tailor carries a basket on his back where some baby goats have been put into. - The figurine group is attached to rectangular flat base. Size: height: 22.5 cm (= 8.85 inches) width: 16.5 cm (= 6.49 inches) depth: 8.5 cm (= 3.34 inches) Marks: Meissen Crossed Sword Mark of third quarter of 19th century made circa 1870 First Quality Model Number 171 Former’s Number 145 Painter’s Number 138 Bibliography: The Book of Meissen by R.E. Roentgen, USA 1996, pages 45/46 and 150

Creator:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.85 in (22.48 cm)Width: 6.49 in (16.49 cm)Depth: 3.34 in (8.49 cm)
Style:
Rococo (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Painted
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1870
Condition:
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU101442516092