Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880

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Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880

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Meissen gorgeous figurine: Figurine group allegory of water / series of four elements. The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling Manufactory: Meissen Dating: Made circa 1880 Hallmarked: Meissen Mark of fourth quarter of 19th century (circa 1880) First quality model number D 81 / former's number 94 / painter's number 45 Material: Multicolored porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modeller: Michel Victor Acier (1736 - 1799) Model D 81 created 1772. The sculptor was born at Versailles / France. He had studied Art of Sculpture in Paris and was appointed as sculptor of Meissen Porcelain Manufactory then (1762). Acier created many models generally in style of Rococo and specially in Watteau style. Finally, the sculptor became Model Master of the Saxon King in year 1780, moving to Dresden then. Specifications: It is an outstanding Meissen figurine group depicting allegory of water (deriving from a 'series of four elements'): a nereid (= nymph of the sea) is situated in a carriage shaped as shell which is gliding over the waves of sea. An arced piece of cloth appears above head of nymph, seemed to be blown by the wind. The nymph is accompanied by a pair of female tritons, one of them pulling the carriage, the other one pushing it. Additionally, a triton child is blowing a wind instrument made of shell, whereas a cherub is riding on fish. Finally, there are most remarkable decorative details existing - these ones are sculptured shells gliding Over the waves of sea. Size / measures: Height 9.84 inches Width 11.81 inches Depth 8.07 inches Bibliography: Sabine and Thomas Bergmann, "Meissen - Figures", Erlangen / Germany 2014, page 129, catalogue number 254. Very good condition / a few small restorations (excellently done / not visible with naked-eye) have been done / there aren't any damages existing!

Creator:
Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.84 in (25 cm)Width: 11.81 in (30 cm)Depth: 8.07 in (20.5 cm)
Style:
Rococo (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Painted
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
A FEW SMALL RESTORATIONS (EXCELLENTLY DONE / NOT VISIBLE WITH NAKED EYE) HAVE BEEN DONE / THERE AREN'T ANY DAMAGES EXISTING.
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1014412388703