Meissen - Figure - Raub der Sabinerin - Porcelain
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Meissen porcelain group figure "Raub der Sabinerin", after Kaendler's 1753 design, Rokoko from the 19th century, model number 1919, height 18 cm, width 8 cm, depth 6 cm, polychrome with fine gold decoration, underglaze blue sword mark and ground number, condition: a thumb broken and parts of the tree trunk chipped.
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Rare and expressive Meissen porcelain figurine group titled 'Raub der Sabinerin,' after the famous design by Johann Joachim Kaendler from 1753.
This execution dates from the period 1850–1924, recognizable by the classic sword mark on the underside. The group shows two dynamically modeled figures in dramatic motion – a typical example of the Rococo figurative art of the Meissener manufactory.
Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany
Model number: 1919
Design: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Epoch: Rococo / 19th century
Marking: Under-glaze blue sword mark, bottom numbered.
Painting: polychrome with fine gold staffage.
Dimensions: height approx. 18 cm
state
IMPORTANT: A thumb has broken off (see pictures).
Parts of the log are bumped.
This group of figurines is among the sought-after collectibles of Meissen porcelain sculpture and is ideal for enthusiasts of antique Rococo figures, Kaendler models, and historical ceramic art.
keywords
Meissen porcelain figure, Kaendler model, Rococo group of figures, antique Meissen figure, sword mark, porcelain Kaendler, model 1919, Meissen collector's item, Meissen Kaendler Sabinerin, Meissen 19th century, Meissen Rococo group of figures
Rare and expressive Meissen porcelain figurine group titled 'Raub der Sabinerin,' after the famous design by Johann Joachim Kaendler from 1753.
This execution dates from the period 1850–1924, recognizable by the classic sword mark on the underside. The group shows two dynamically modeled figures in dramatic motion – a typical example of the Rococo figurative art of the Meissener manufactory.
Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany
Model number: 1919
Design: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Epoch: Rococo / 19th century
Marking: Under-glaze blue sword mark, bottom numbered.
Painting: polychrome with fine gold staffage.
Dimensions: height approx. 18 cm
state
IMPORTANT: A thumb has broken off (see pictures).
Parts of the log are bumped.
This group of figurines is among the sought-after collectibles of Meissen porcelain sculpture and is ideal for enthusiasts of antique Rococo figures, Kaendler models, and historical ceramic art.
keywords
Meissen porcelain figure, Kaendler model, Rococo group of figures, antique Meissen figure, sword mark, porcelain Kaendler, model 1919, Meissen collector's item, Meissen Kaendler Sabinerin, Meissen 19th century, Meissen Rococo group of figures
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Meissen
No. of items
1
Title
Raub der Sabinerin
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Blue, Gold, Multicolour, Red, White
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
18 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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