Meissen Potpourri Vase Wine Grapes Monkey Model 1002 by Eberlein Made circa 1860

Design:
Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1696-1749) / Model 1002 Created 1748.
Since 1735 second chief modeller of Meissen manufactory, Eberlein was one of the best contributors Johann J. Kaendler had.

Made circa 1860

Hallmarked:
Meissen Blue Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 1002 / painter’s number 9 / former’s number 70
First quality

Specification:
Excellently modelled bellied vase: The vase’s base is of square form type, having four feet shaped as volutes / the vase is painted at front side – it is a picture in Watteau style, depicting a gallant couple situated in garden landscape. Additionally, sculptured decorations are attached to vase’s wall – these are vine tendrils with grapes. Very special feature: A sculptured monkey’s figurine eating grapes. – Further there is a lady visible – accompanied by little boy with basket filled with wine grapes.

Size:
height: 11.22 inches (28.5 cm) / width: 6.10 inches (15.5 cm) / depth: 4.72 inches (12.0 cm)

Bibliography:
Sabine & Thomas Bergmann, Meissen Figures / Erlangen, Model Numbers 1 – 3000, Germany 2017, catalogue number 2578 on page 708

Condition: Good / a few leaves’ petals of vine tendrils were excellently restored (not visible with naked eye).