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Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Water by Kändler made 19th century

Name: Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Water by Kändler made 19th century
Brand: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Rating: 5 (50 reviews)

$25,000List Price

About the Item

Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of FOUR ELEMENTS - this ewer symbolizes WATER. DATING: made 19th century (circa 1850) MATERIAL: white porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting TECHNIQUE: handmade porcelain DESIGNER: JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) / he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer) , Gallant Figurines, etc. KAENDLER DESIGNED THIS EWER (MODEL 320) CIRCA 1750. SUBJECT: Huge ewer "WATER" from the Elements Series ( = Air, Water, Earth, Fire ) . The massive pitcher having large spout is abundantly decorated with sculputured figurines: - there is a lovely boyish ELFIN flying from top area / it holds a fish. - the seated figure of NEPTUN / POSEIDON directing a chariot ( = a four-horse cart ) is visible at front side / the wheels of cart aren't visible here, it emerges from water. Neptun has taken place in a shell / he holds his trident. - a MERMAID emerges from water, too. - Finally, two fish spouting water are attached to area below. A very particular feature is the fact that the HANDLE OF THIS PITCHER is shaped as SEA PLANT (REEDS) / the spout as well as base are decorated with reeds, too. Additionally, various sailing ships on sea as well as fin and turtle swimming in water cover the pitcher's surface - all modelled in raised relief. Some multicolored paintings of insects - laid on white porcelain - decorate ewer's upper area. Gorgeous appearance as well as excellent Meissen quality, delicate finest painting, superb modelling. MEASURES / DIMENSIONS: height: 60.5 cm ( = 24.2 inches) width: 40.0 cm ( = 16.0 inches) MARKS: THIS MEISSEN EWER IS MARKED BY BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK OF 19TH CENTURY (MEISSEN MARK WITH POMMELS ON HILTS) / MADE CIRCA 1850 / FIRST QUALITY . MODEL NUMBER 320 PLEASE NOTE: We're shipping wordlwide, wrapped and packed in finest manner. Caused by size and weight of this Meissen ewer overseas shipping can be done only by forwarding company: Many thanks for your attention ! Shipping price on request.

Creator:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 24.2 in (61.47 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
Baroque (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Painted
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
MADE CIRCA 1850
Condition:
SUPERB ( = MINT ) CONDITION: There aren t any damages existing ( = museum quality ! ).
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU101441601492

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