Porcelain Group of 4 Gardening Children Playing Music by J.J. Kaendler for Meissen, 1850s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Excellent Meissen piece from the time the model was created: Four children in festive rural rococo dress on a high, stepped round pedestal, decorated with a leaf wreath and bow festoon with gold ornamentation, on the pedestal further pedestals of different shapes and heights, on which the children are placed and play music, at the top the horn player, flanked by the flute player and guitarist, behind them the hurdy-gurdy player, between the musicians on the floor a violin, music books, tricorn hat, and a lemonade bottle with glass. 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 1767.

Manufactory: Meissen Germany
Dating: around 1850
Material: porcelain, glossy finish
Technique: handmade porcelain, hand-painted, gold painting
Style: Rococo
Dimensions centerpiece: height: 25,5 cm / 10.03 in diameter: 15,0 cm / 5.90 in
Marks: Meissen blue underglaze sword mark
Punct period / first quality
Model number B 60 x / former's number 80 / painter's number 37
Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen Figures, Model Numbers A 1 - Z 99, Erlangen, Germany 2014, catalogue number 99 on page 64. Condition: very good

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Creator	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Johann Joachim Kaendler (Designer)
Manufacturer	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Johann Joachim Kaendler (Designer)
Design Period	Before 1890
Year	1850
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Rococo
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
SKU	EMT-1704068
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Blue, pink, pastel
Height	26 cm 25.5 cm
Diameter	15 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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