Meissen Sugar Bowl with Cover, Early Marcolini Period, C.1774

Name: Meissen Sugar Bowl with Cover, Early Marcolini Period, C.1774
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1187074
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Ritas Bazaar

Description

A late Rococo Meissen porcelain sugar bowl with cover, produced in 1774 at the beginning of the Marcolini period. The compact form and refined proportions are typical of Meissen table wares of this sophisticated era.

The bowl is decorated with Watteau-style fêtes galantes scenes, depicting elegant figures within pastoral garden landscapes, painted with lightness and restraint. The cover is surmounted by a rosebud finial (Rosenknospenknauf) and decorated en suite. The base bears the underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

During the 1770s Meissen continued to set the standard for European porcelain, producing table wares for aristocratic use that combined technical excellence with refined Rococo taste.

Measurements

Height 11 cm; diameter 9 cm

Weight 234 g

Condition

The bowl itself is in magnificent condition, with exceptionally well-preserved enamels and colours. The cover has been broken in the past and professionally restored.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1187074

Dealers Internal Reference

B1580

Description

A late Rococo Meissen porcelain sugar bowl with cover, produced in 1774 at the beginning of the Marcolini period.

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The compact form and refined proportions are typical of Meissen table wares of this sophisticated era.

Ritas Bazaar

fig 1. Meissen sugar bowl with cover, Early Marcolini period, c.1774 — fig 1. Meissen Sugar Bowl with Cover, Early Marcolini Period, C.1774

The bowl is decorated with Watteau-style fêtes galantes scenes, depicting elegant figures within pastoral garden landscapes, painted with lightness and restraint. The cover is surmounted by a rosebud finial (Rosenknospenknauf) and decorated en suite. The base bears the underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

fig 2. Meissen sugar bowl with cover, Early Marcolini period, c.1774 — fig 2. Meissen Sugar Bowl with Cover, Early Marcolini Period, C.1774

During the 1770s Meissen continued to set the standard for European porcelain, producing table wares for aristocratic use that combined technical excellence with refined Rococo taste.

Measurements

Height 11 cm; diameter 9 cm

Weight 234 g

Condition

The bowl itself is in magnificent condition, with exceptionally well-preserved enamels and colours. The cover has been broken in the past and professionally restored.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1187074