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Figure candelabrum (Lioness candlelabra)
Meissen porcelain factory, Johann Joachim Kandler
1735-1745
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Meissen porcelain factory (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Dresden; Saxony; Germany; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lead glaze
- Gilt metal
Museum Object Number
2001.0003.009.001 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Alice Braunfeld
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Object Number
2001.0003.009.001 A, B
Object Name
Figure candelabrum (Lioness candlelabra)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Meissen porcelain factory (Probable maker); Johann Joachim Kandler (Possible modeler)
Place of Origin
Dresden; Saxony; Germany; Europe
Date
1735-1745
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lead glaze
- Gilt metal
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
11.42 (H) x 6.89 (D) x 13.6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29 (H) x 17.5 (D) x 34.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Grigsby, Leslie B. 05//2016 Flowery Thoughts: Ceramic Vases & Floral Ornament at Winterthur. Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (catalogue). 6-12.
• Published: p. 8, pl. 7Book: Cummer Gallery of Art. 1984 The Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain.
• Mantle clock modeled by Kandler: no. 542, p. 233. Candlesticks modeled by Eberlein: nos. 543-544, p. 234Book: Coutts, Howard. 2001 The Art of Ceramics: European Ceramic Design, 1500-1830.
• Similar example attributed to Kandler: pl. 124Catalogue: Bonhams (auction catalogue).
• Different models of Meissen lions on ormolu mounts, as candelabra: December 2, 2015 (London) sale, lot 93, c. 1745. With porcelain flowers.