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Meissen Figurines The Rape of Europe Model 2697 by Eberlein Made circa 1860

Name: Meissen Figurines The Rape of Europe Model 2697 by Eberlein Made circa 1860
Brand: Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Price: 4001.53 USD

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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 metamorphosed Greek God Zeus who had fallen in love with her (for this reason Zeus had prepared kidnapping which was finally successful). - Two maidens are presenting flowers to Europa / a basket filled with flowers is visible on ground. The figurines are colored in various shades. The flowers held by the maidens are excellently sculptured as well as delicately painted, too. The figurines' features are of stunning beauty, a fact which indicates the highest quality of modelling being revealed here! The figurines are based on oval support decorated with Rocaille ornaments. Size: Height 21.5 cm / 8.46 inches Width 20.0 cm / 7.87 inches Depth 11.3 cm / 4.44 inches Designer: Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695-1749) It was believed for a long time that Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) created this group, but recent state of research has proved that it was Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695-1749) who had designed this wonderful Meissen figurine group in year 1748.- Eberlein was a German sculptor, having been active at Meissen manufactory since 1735 - a few years after Kaendler's start of professional career in Meissen (1731). Eberlein created in collaboration with Kaendler and Johann Gottlieb Ehder the famous SWAN SET in period of 1737-1742, consisting of more than 2200 separated parts. Marks: Meissen Crossed Sword Mark Of Middle Of 19th Century: Meissen Blue Sword Mark With Pommels On Hilts / made circa 1860 First Quality model number 2697 / painter's number 64 / former's number 98 Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen-Figures, model numbers 1 - 3000, Erlangen (Germany) 2017, page 529 / catalogue number 2186 Condition: Excellent There aren't any damages existing / even the flower's blossoms are in splendid condition.

Details

Creator
Johann Friedrich Eberlein (Sculptor)
Dimensions
Height: 8.46 in. (21.49 cm)Width: 7.87 in. (19.99 cm)Depth: 4.44 in. (11.28 cm)
Style
Rococo (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin
Germany
Period
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture
circa 1860
Condition
THERE AREN'T ANY DAMAGES EXISTING / even the flower's blossoms are in SPLENDID CONDITION.
Seller Location
Vienna, AT
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU1014415721181

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