Winter Seasons Figurine from Meissen, 1880

Meissen most remarkable figurine: Winter Measures / dimensions: height 8.07 inches / 20.5 cm diameter of base 2.36 inches / 6.0 cm Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom) First quality Dating: 19th century / made circa 1880 Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled by: Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany-died 1775 in Meissen). Model C 83 created in period 1768-1770. Kaendler was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created well-known series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian’s Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, Asian Figurines etc. Additionally, Kaendler made, too, excellent models of animal figurines as well as of stunningly decorated vases. Detailed : The Winter is of very interesting appearance / it is a long-bearded nude old man (his back and head are covered with purple mantel lined with fur). The figurine is heating its hands by blazing as well as reeking fire coming from a pot attached to ground. – The figurine is supported by round base decorated with Rocaille ornaments.