Meissen Stunning Figurine Group the Rape of Europe by Kaendler, circa 1860

The young man, covered only with a cloth, known in Greek mythology as ‘the most beautiful of all boys’, sits on the back of Zeus, who has been transformed into an eagle, and is carri...

Meissen gorgeous figurine group of finest quality: There are four cherubs symbolizing the four seasons - of most lovely appearance visible. Manufactory: Meissen Dating (please note!...

Early Meissen figurine of a bacchant eating from a grapes, as an allegory of autumn. Model by Joachim Kaendler. unmarked, ca 1740-60.

This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these joyous groups depict musicians making merry by playing the French horn, flute, guitar and hurdy-gurdy, and gardeners carrying flowers in baskets and aprons. Two almost identical groups are featured in Meissen: Collector’s Catalogue by Laurence Mitchell. Figures by Kändler were especially popular and served as table decorations at courtly banquets. He took the reigns of the Meissen factory in 1733 and over the following 40 years created more than 900 models, many of which were considered the most important and beautiful ever produced. Many of his designs were so timeless and classic that they continued to be used well into the 19th century. Kändler was highly regarded especially for his allegorical representations and he was certainly at his best when designing the Four Continents...