The Lucky Parents Model E 81 The Happy Parents by Michel Victor Acier, 1773s

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Vintage Design

Meissen gorgeous figurine group: The Lucky Parents, created by Michel Victor Acier (c. 1770-72) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (bottom not glazed) First quality Dating: !! Rococo Period / made circa 1773 !! Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Model number E 81 / former's number 19 / painter's number 17 Measures: total height: 9.055 inches (= 23.0 cm) width: 6.88 inches (= 17.5 cm) depth: 5.90 inches (= 15.0 cm) Modeller: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799). The sculptor & modeller had studied at the Royal Academy of Paris. He was independent master modeller at Meissen manufactory in period as from 1764 until 1781. The sculptor was specialized in creation of genre figures and children gardeners; additionally, Acier invented the Series of Motto Childs and he worked together with Kaendler concerning the huge order having been placed with Tsarina Catherine II. of Russia. Acier became leading modeller of Meissen manufactory after Kaendler's death in 1775. The model E 81 was created circa 1770-1772. Detailed information: The lucky parents -- this superb figurine group shows a couple - a nobleman and a very elegant lady having sat down on an upholstered bench, embracing each other or both are looking fondly at a floundering baby child which lies on man's as well as woman's thigh (the baby child's head is supported by a cushion) -- the couple is wearing most elegant Rococo garments (the man is dressed in a jacket, a vest, a shirt, he wears breeches with white stockings and buckled shoes or the woman is clad in a long dress as well as in a mantel (fireplace)) -- the figurine group is attached to oval rocky base with golden-blue painted decoration at its edge Bibliography: Thomas & SABINE BERGMANN, Meissen-Figures (Erlangen / Germany 2014), model numbers A 1 - Z 99, page 33 / catalogue number 25 Condition: Very good or there aren't any damages existing (=a very few tiny restorations have been done, not visible with naked eye).

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Creator	Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor)
Manufacturer	Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor)
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	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, A few tiny restorations done
SKU	EMT-1580378
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Cream, blue, yellow, pink, orange
Width	18 cm 17.5 cm
Depth	15 cm 15 cm
Height	23 cm 23 cm
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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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