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Meissen Porcelain Group of Musicians, C. 1870.
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Meissen Porcelain Group of Musicians, C. 1870.

19th century
Description

A large Meissen porcelain musical group, c. 1870. Finely modelled as a young man holding a violin, and pouring wine into a glass, held by his female companion. A girl plays a lute, accompanied by a boy, before his hat filled with flowers.

Meanwhile the young Bacchus sits astride a goat, playing a tambourine, whilst a putti strokes and feeds the goat; a further putti stands holding a dove.

All set upon a rocky outcrop, with a continuous band of moulded rocaille, heightened in gilt.

Modelled after Michel Victor Acier.

Underglaze blue crossed swords mark, and incised model number ‘C59’ to the base.

Height – 39 cm, 15 3/8”.

Width – 23 cm, 9 1/8”.

Condition – Repair to minor chips. Typical firing faults to the underside of the of the base, that do not penetrate the body.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Meissen Porcelain Musician Group to the 19th Century.

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SA1103128
Description
A large Meissen porcelain musical group, c. 1870.
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Finely modelled as a young man holding a violin, and pouring wine into a glass, held by his female companion.
Philip Carrol Antiques

A girl plays a lute, accompanied by a boy, before his hat filled with flowers.

fig 1. A 19th-century Meissen polychrome porcelain figural group depicting musicians dressed in 18th-century attire gathered around a central column.
fig 1. Meissen Porcelain Group of Musicians, C. 1870.

Meanwhile the young Bacchus sits astride a goat, playing a tambourine, whilst a putti strokes and feeds the goat; a further putti stands holding a dove.

All set upon a rocky outcrop, with a continuous band of moulded rocaille, heightened in gilt.

fig 2. A 19th-century Meissen polychrome porcelain figural group depicting musicians dressed in 18th-century attire gathered around a central column.
fig 2. Meissen Porcelain Group of Musicians, C. 1870.

Modelled after Michel Victor Acier.

Underglaze blue crossed swords mark, and incised model number ‘C59’ to the base.

Height – 39 cm, 15 3/8”.

Width – 23 cm, 9 1/8”.

Condition – Repair to minor chips. Typical firing faults to the underside of the of the base, that do not penetrate the body.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Meissen Porcelain Musician Group to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103128
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Archive I A 19th-century Meissen polychrome porcelain figural group depicting musicians dressed in 18th-century attire gathered around a central column.

Meissen Porcelain Group of Musicians, C. 1870.

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A 19th-century Meissen polychrome porcelain figural group depicting musicians dressed in 18th-century attire gathered around a central column.
Meissen porcelain group of Musicians, c. 1870.
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  • ObjectPorcelain Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialHard-paste Porcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsMusical instruments, 18th-century costume, Scrollwork base, Tree trunk column
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century Rococo Revival Meissen hard-paste porcelain figural group is modelled after Michel Victor Acier and depicts musicians dressed in eighteenth-century attire gathered around a tree trunk column. The multicolour polychrome enamel decoration includes a purple coat with gilt patterns, blue floral patterned skirts, green accents, and a glossy glaze over the figures, accented with gold leaf on the continuous band of moulded scrollwork shaping the base. Visible details include a young man holding a violin and pouring wine into a cup held by a female companion, alongside another girl playing a lute, a boy with a hat of flowers, and subsidiary figures including Bacchus astride a goat with putti. The base bears an underglaze blue crossed swords mark and an incised model number 'C59'. Repairs to minor chips and typical firing faults to the underside are present on the 39 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 23 cm deep object. Placed on a mantelpiece in a French Chateau style interior, the figural group provides a decorative centrepiece for a traditional living room, drawing room, or study. The porcelain piece requires a secure surface away from high-traffic zones to prevent damage to the detailed enamel and gilt surfaces. Maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to preserve the finish of the hard-paste porcelain.

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A Meissen porcelain figural group is a multi-figure ceramic sculpture produced by the Meissen manufactory in Saxony, depicting pastoral, mythological, or genre scenes rendered in detailed polychrome enamel.

These figures were created using hard-paste porcelain pressed into separate plaster moulds, hand-assembled with slip prior to firing, and finished with meticulous hand-painted enamel glazes and gilded accents.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually feature the factorys underglaze blue crossed swords mark on the base, incised model numbers, impressed mould numbers, and crisp sculpted details.

Position the piece within a glass display cabinet, atop a fireplace mantelpiece, or alongside books on a sideboard to serve as a focused decorative accent.

Dust gently using a dry, soft microfibre brush or cloth, avoiding water immersion, abrasive chemical cleaners, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or heat.
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