Centerpiece with Dancing Gardener Children by Johann Joachim Kaendler for Meissen, 1860s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Four gardener children, two girls and two boys, dancing hand in hand in a circle around a palm-like plant, on the crown of which rests a breakthrough bowl, the figures are wearing elaborate rococo rural style clothing, which is equipped with the finest decorations, the bowl is decorated in the center with finely painted fruit decor - peach, plums, red grapes and blueberries, as well as forget-me-nots - the rim is decorated with an intertwined breakthrough decor with gold shading and edges. The group is based on round natural base with plastic flowers and leaves, and side frieze decoration heightened with gold. This design also exists in a version with a tree or without a centerpiece.

Designed by JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775): chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 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 model circa 1760.

Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made around 1860 Material: porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, hand-painted, gold painting Style: Rococo Dimensions centerpiece: height: 32,0 cm / 12.59 in diameter: 24,0 cm / 9.44 in Marks: Meissen blue underglaze sword mark / first quality Model number 2728 x / former's number 125 / painter's number 14 Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen Figures, Model Numbers 1 - 3000, Erlangen, Germany 2017, catalogue number 2675 on page 750. Condition: very good.

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Creator	Johann Joachim Kaendler (Designer) , Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Manufacturer	Johann Joachim Kaendler (Designer) , Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Rococo
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
SKU	EMT-1757308
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Blue, white, green
Height	32 cm 32 cm
Diameter	24.5 cm
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(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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