Gardeners Figurine Group attributed to Acier for Meissen, 1870s

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Vintage Design

Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance. There are six gardeners - flanked by a tall tree - visible.
MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN (M939)
DATING: THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH CENTURY / MADE CIRCA 1870 BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK WITH POMMELS ON HILTS FIRST QUALITY MATERIAL: WHITE PORCELAIN, GLOSSY FINISH, FINEST PAINTING TECHNIQUE: HANDMADE PORCELAIN

MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (*6.8.1736 Versailles/France - † 17.2.1799 Dresden/Germany) designed and modelled circa 1772 M.V.Acier received his education as sculptor in Paris. The artist went in year 1762 to Meissen Porcelain Manufactory after he had gotten an appointment to modeller. Subsequently Acier has become famous for having created a lot of porcelain figurines of Watteau Style. Finally, Acier went to Dresden in year 1780 in order to be active als Modeller of Royal Saxon Court.

GORGEOUS FIGURINE GROUP OF STUNNING APPEARANCE: THERE ARE SIX GARDENERS - FLANKED BY A TALL TREE - VISIBLE. ° a couple situated at top (on a rock): the woman is spinning yarn while she is observed by a man who holds a watch attached to a girdle in his hands: Certainly THIS SCENE IS SYMBOL OF TIME ! a couple being busy with catching a bird: The woman holds a birdcage in her hands while the man sitting next to her - on a rock - looks at a lovely bird which has taken place on man's hand: Probably this scene is SYMBOL OF TRANSIENCE OF TIME ! a woman having closed her eyes as well as holding a love letter in left hand awaits her companion who presents her a leafy stick: Probably this scene is SYMBOL OF LOVE'S DESIRE ! ALL FIGURINES ARE DRESSED IN SUPERB ROCOCO GARMENTS which details are excellently worked out / look for example at the men's garments or at the women's gowns, further at the figurines' handsome features and note, please, the elegant impression of ensemble deriving from HIGHEST QUALITY OF MODELLING ! Please note, too, superb appearance, FINEST BRIGHT COLOURED PAINTING of various shades. The figurines are based on round support decorated with stylized golden ornaments.

The figurine group is surmounted by a stunning tall tree (a part of tree's trunk is REMOVABLE) having many branches to which numerous leaves are attached. MEASURES / DIMENSIONS: total height: 19.29 inches (tree included) diameter: 8.85 inches THERE ARE THE FOLLOWING MARKS EXISTING: MODEL NUMBER D 93 PAINTER'S NUMBER 61 FORMER'S NUMBER 94
CONDITION : EXCELLENT THERE AREN'T ANY DAMAGES EXISTING. A very few leaves have been restored in finest manner (not visible with naked eye). Apart from that, there aren't any resorations existing. Bibliography: Bergmann, Meissener Figuren / Modelnummern A 1 - Z 99 ( = Meissen Figurines / model numbers A 1 - Z 99) (Erlangen, Germany) 2014, catalogue number 90 on page 60.

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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	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	EMT-1580803
Restoration and Damage Details	A few leaves have been invisibly restored
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Multicolored
Height	49 cm 19.3 inch
Diameter	8.9 inch
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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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