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115 - Large ceremonial girandole from Meissen with cupids. A three-sided, curved base supported by volutes, featuring rich festoons edged with relief floral motifs. On the front sides, seated putti playing the lute, violin, and transverse flute as allegories of music. This transitions into an architecturally structured baluster shaft featuring cartouches and floral garlands. A tapering shaft emerges from a short, corbel-shaped central section. The rosette-shaped cornice finial features 6 insertable candlestick arms. Above is a vase-shaped spout. A 7-branched candelabrum top with curving arms, leaf-shaped drip catchers, and a rich floral pattern. Rich decoration on all sides featuring relief-applied flowers and insects. Delicate pastel-toned backgrounds in turquoise and pink. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Michel Victor Acier. Model No. 3000. Restored; minimal damage; sword mark. Total height 79.5 cm.
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€3,600 - 7,200Sale fees
Large ceremonial girandole from Meissen with cupids. A three-sided, curved base supported by volutes, featuring rich festoons edged with relief floral motifs. On the front sides, seated putti playing the lute, violin, and transverse flute as allegories of music. This transitions into an architecturally structured baluster shaft featuring cartouches and floral garlands. A tapering shaft emerges from a short, corbel-shaped central section. The rosette-shaped cornice finial features 6 insertable candlestick arms. Above is a vase-shaped spout. A 7-branched candelabrum top with curving arms, leaf-shaped drip catchers, and a rich floral pattern. Rich decoration on all sides featuring relief-applied flowers and insects. Delicate pastel-toned backgrounds in turquoise and pink. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Michel Victor Acier. Model No. 3000. Restored; minimal damage; sword mark. Total height 79.5 cm. See catalog of the Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufactory at Meissen, p. 48, No. 3000. A large, splendid porcelain candelabra depicting cupids playing musical instruments as an allegory of music, modeled by J. J. Kaendler and M. V. Acier. Restored. Minor chipping. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Second half of the 19th century.
Auction details
International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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