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Meissen Gorgeous Figurines Group Six Gardeners, Tall Tree by Acier, circa 1870
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Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance.
There are six gardeners - flanked by a tall tree - visible.
MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN (M939)
DATING: THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH CENTURY / MADE CIRCA 1870
BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK WITH POMMELS ON HILTS
FIRST QUALITY
MATERIAL: WHITE PORCELAIN, GLOSSY FINISH, FINEST PAINTING
TECHNIQUE: HANDMADE PORCELAIN
DESIGNER:
MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (*6.8.1736 Versailles/France - † 17.2.1799 Dresden/Germany) designed and modelled circa 1772
M.V.Acier received his education as sculptor in Paris. The artist went in year 1762 to Meissen Porcelain Manufactory after he had gotten an appointment to modeller. Subsequently Acier has become famous for having created a lot
of porcelain figurines of Watteau Style. Finally, Acier went to Dresden in year 1780 in order to be active als Modeller of Royal Saxon Court.
SPECIFICATIONS:
SUBJECT:
GORGEOUS FIGURINE GROUP OF STUNNING APPEARANCE:
THERE ARE SIX GARDENERS - FLANKED BY A TALL TREE - VISIBLE.
° a couple situated at top (on a rock): the woman is spinning yarn while she is observed by a man who holds a watch attached to a girdle in his hands: Certainly THIS SCENE IS SYMBOL OF TIME !
° a couple being busy with catching a bird: The woman holds a birdcage in her hands while the man sitting next to her - on a rock - looks at a lovely bird which has taken place on man's hand: Probably this scene is SYMBOL OF TRANSIENCE OF TIME !
° a woman having closed her eyes as well as holding a love letter in left hand awaits her companion who presents her a leafy stick: Probably this scene is SYMBOL OF LOVE'S DESIRE !
ALL FIGURINES ARE DRESSED IN SUPERB ROCOCO GARMENTS which details are excellently worked out / look for example at the men's garments or at the women's gowns, further at the figurines' handsome features and note, please, the elegant impression of ensemble deriving from HIGHEST QUALITY OF MODELLING ! Please note, too, superb appearance, FINEST BRIGHT COLOURED PAINTING of various shades.
The figurines are based on round support decorated with stylized golden ornaments.
SPECIAL NOTE:
-- the figurine group is surmounted by a stunning tall tree (a part of tree's trunk is REMOVABLE) having many branches to which numerous leaves are attached.
MEASURES / DIMENSIONS:
total height: 19.29 inches (tree included)
diameter: 8.85 inches
THERE ARE THE FOLLOWING MARKS EXISTING:
MODEL NUMBER D 93 PAINTER'S NUMBER 61 FORMER'S NUMBER 94
CONDITION : EXCELLENT
THERE AREN'T ANY DAMAGES EXISTING.
A very few leaves have been restored in finest manner (not visible with naked eye). Apart from that, there aren't any resorations existing.
Bibliography:
Bergmann, Meissener Figuren / Modelnummern A 1 - Z 99 ( = Meissen Figurines / model numbers A 1 - Z 99) (Erlangen, Germany) 2014, catalogue number 90 on page 60.
SHIPPING NOTE:
This Meissen Figurine Group will be excellently wrapped and packed in special box.
PLEASE NOTE FINALLY:
This Meissen item - newly manufactured - costs at Meissen Manufactory nowadays at least USD $ 30.000.- !
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- Creator:Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.29 in (49 cm)Diameter: 8.85 in (22.48 cm)
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:THERE AREN'T ANY DAMAGES EXISTING. A very few leaves have been restored in finest manner (not visible with naked eye). Apart from that, there aren't any resorations existing.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU101443918782
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