A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures are the best quality that Meissen offers, very well hand painted and in excellent condition. Each sense is represented by scarcely clothed nymphs with attendant putti. Each one bears a different colored drape, including deep blue, pink, light blue, rich puce, and white. Their clothes are further adorned with 24-karat gilt patterns and flowers. Each figure is emblematic of their sense with an appropriate ascribed attribute: Hearing playing the guitar while a stag sits at her feet with a putti singing and a 24-karat gilt Horn at the puttis feet, Smell holding beautiful flowers with a bouquet of pot-pourri and a putti arranging flowers with a dog smelling the essence of an insect, Touch is seen with a parrot and a dog biting her shoulder and toe while two putti are playing, Taste and a monkey sharing delicious fruit from a bowl while a putti is cooking food and a ham is left for later consumption, Sight using a telescope while holding a mirror with her putti counterpart, while an eagle is perched at her feet. Each figure is depicted on scroll-molded bases further decorated in gilding. Found on each base is the body part associated with that sense. With crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, incised model numbers 1035, 1136, 1042, 1051 and 1062, various impressed numerals and painters’ numbers.
Germany, circa 1860.
Germany, circa 1860.
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Creator:Meissen Porcelain(Manufacturer)
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Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 5
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Style:Rococo(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:PorcelainHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Germany
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Period:1860-1869
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Date of Manufacture:1860
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: LU919514192932
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