A large rare Meissen porcelain candlestick from the swan service

A large rare Meissen porcelain candlestick from the swan service Fired in five sections and pieced together. Designed as a large sculptural group arranged on an inswept pedastal suppporting the central shaft formed as a bundle of reeds. The three curved arms surrounding the central shaft mounted with gilded collars. The base with three moulded shells at the angles, shellwork relief and rocaille cartouches bearing the Brühl-Kolowrat-Krakowský arms of alliance. The figural group comprising a gentleman in classical drapery, a lady and two putti with the tails of fish, and a dolphin. Unglazed unmarked base, former's no. 44. A restored breakage to the front right shell, the central reed bundle cracked. Three nozzles lacking, the upper nozzle lacking the drip pan. Two replaced collars. The gilding redone. H 51 cm. 1739 - 40, modelled by Johann Joachim Kaendler.

Category

Sculpture

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 51 cm