Aug Fine Art & Collectibles Sale
Lot 257:
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Late 19th Century Meissen Rococo Polychrome Porcelain Group with Court Love Scene
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Period: Late 19th CenturyStyle: Rococo StyleMaterial: Porcelain, 24K Gilt GoldOrigin: Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Germany (Founded 1710 – Present)DescriptionThis exquisitely unparalleled Rococo-style porcelain group by Royal Meissen portrays an affectionate noble couple preparing to depart for the royal banquet hosted by the king. The figures are dressed in sumptuous court costumes typical of 18th-century Rococo fashion, while an elegant personal maid stands beside them, gently adjusting the noble lady’s attire.Masterfully modelled by a leading Meissen porcelain sculptor, the work features vivid postures and lifelike facial expressions. The intricate craftsmanship of the lace detailing is particularly breathtaking, rendering this a museum-quality collectible piece.Founded in 1710 by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, in Dresden, the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory was relocated to Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen in the same year to safeguard its exclusive porcelain-making formulas and techniques.In its early years, Meissen focused heavily on replicating Chinese and Japanese porcelain wares, especially Japanese Imari and Kakiemon polychrome porcelain, achieving an artisanal standard nearly indistinguishable from the original antiques. Nevertheless, it is Meissen’s iconic Rococo porcelain sculptures that cemented its status as Europe’s preeminent porcelain manufactory.Master ceramic craftsmen meticulously sculpt figures, flowers, birds and beasts from fine kaolin clay, then enrich them with layered polychrome glazes. Meissen’s artisans seamlessly blend the gentle understated elegance of Oriental aesthetics with the opulent splendour of Western decorative art, forming a distinctive artistic charm and earning Meissen the prestigious reputation of Europe’s Finest Porcelain.Since the era of the Duchy of Saxony, Meissen porcelain has long been celebrated for its refined design and fully handmade craftsmanship. Highly coveted by European royal families, nobility, celebrities and statesmen, its value has long been comparable to pure gold.Meissen porcelain encapsulates nearly three centuries of European ceramic art heritage. Each piece is crafted manually through more than 80 intricate procedures. All colour pigments are formulated with confidential proprietary recipes, strictly guarded by the factory’s pigment laboratory for exclusive internal use only. Adhering to exquisite workmanship, elegant contours and fluid lines, every Meissen creation fully embodies consummate craftsmanship and profound artistic attainment.To this day, Meissen remains a symbol of elite social status in Germany, and owning Meissen works is regarded as a mark of great prestige. Its stylistic influence has shaped the entire European porcelain industry, making Meissen deservedly known as the Platinum of European Porcelain.The iconic Meissen blue crossed swords hallmark is an essential reference for dating porcelain works. Derived from the heraldic shield emblem of the Elector of Saxony, it symbolizes supreme imperial authority.
H:29cm
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