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The Four Seasons Figurines by Meissen
The Four Seasons Figurines by Meissen
The Four Seasons Figurines by Meissen
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Categories : Representations of humans beings
Title : The Four Seasons Figurines by Meissen
Name of the artist : Friedrich Elias Meyer
Signature – Mark - Stamp : Yes
Technique : Moulded
Main material : Porcelain
Period of creation : 1750
Country of creation : Germany
Condition : Very good
Approximate number of objects : 4
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M.S. RAU ANTIQUES M.S. RAU ANTIQUES
(Antique dealer)
630 Royal Street
LA 70130 New Orleans - USA
Tel : +1 800 544 9440
Email address : info@rauantiques.com
Website : http://www.rauantiques.com
Time zone : GTM -06:00
Languages spoken : M.S. RAU ANTIQUES M.S. RAU ANTIQUES M.S. RAU ANTIQUES
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Asking price 88,700
Foreign currency
Measurement Measurement :
Height : 30.48 cm Height : 12.00 in

Descrition Handbook language : Handbook language
These extremely rare and important Meissen porcelain figures represent the Four Seasons, and were first modeled by Friedrich Elias Meyer between 1746 and 1751. Each figure features symbols of the season and is joined by a helpful companion. Spring is represented by a maiden collecting a basket of flowers, Autumn is draped with bunches of grapes while a satyr enjoys a glass of wine, Summer gathers sheaves of wheat with a sickle, and Winter, wrapped in a fur-lined cloak, warms himself by a burning fire. The Four Seasons were among the most popular and recognizable allegorical figures created by Meissen and they took on many forms. It is extremely rare to find all four seasons as a matched set, especially in such excellent condition. An almost identical set is featured in Meissen: Collector's Catalogue by Laurence Mitchell.

All figures feature the underglaze Meissen crossed swords mark.

Circa 1750

Winter: 12” high
Spring: 12 ¼” high
Summer: 11 ¾” high
Autumn: 12” high

Friedrich Elias Meyer worked at the Meissen factory in 1748. He is best known for figurines adapted to the contemporary Chinese fashion.

$128,500.00

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Categories : Representations of humans beings

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