Description
Following 18th century Meissen models; Germany, 20th century. Porcelain. Presents breakage in the brim and faults. Measurements: 25 x 46 x 15 cm. Sculptural group made in porcelain in which two little lovebirds are represented pulling a cart. The aesthetics of the work is very reminiscent of the style popularized by the German manufacture of Meissen. It was the first European factory to produce authentic porcelain. The manufacture was started by the scientist Ehrenfried Walther von Tchirnhaus in 1708, and after his untimely death his work was continued by Joahnn Friedrich Böttger, who remained practically imprisoned on the factory premises in order to protect the secret of the porcelain formula. The production of Meissen porcelain began in 1710, one year after the factory was founded by Augustus the Strong, and soon achieved great fame throughout Europe. It presents breakage in the wing and faults.
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Following 18th century Meissen models; Germany, 20th century. Porcelain. Presents breakage in the brim and faults. Measurements: 25 x 46 x 15 cm. Sculptural group made in porcelain in which two little lovebirds are represented pulling a cart. The aesthetics of the work is very reminiscent of the style popularized by the German manufacture of Meissen. It was the first European factory to produce authentic porcelain. The manufacture was started by the scientist Ehrenfried Walther von Tchirnhaus in 1708, and after his untimely death his work was continued by Joahnn Friedrich Böttger, who remained practically imprisoned on the factory premises in order to protect the secret of the porcelain formula. The production of Meissen porcelain began in 1710, one year after the factory was founded by Augustus the Strong, and soon achieved great fame throughout Europe. It presents breakage in the wing and faults.
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