Allegorical The Water Group by M.V. Acier for Meissen Porcelain, Germany, 1860s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Nymph, covered only with a cloth, seated on a half shell floating on the water, holding the cloth at one end so that it forms a wavy noose over her body, accompanied by three sirens, two girls and a boy blowing a conch shell, and by a putto seated on a dolphin and holding a spade. Numerous plastically formed shells decorate the scenery. The group is based on a water-taming earth base with a gold rim. Designer: Michael Victor Acier (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style. In 1780 Acier came to Dresden as a royal Saxon model master. Design of model D 81 in 1772. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made ca. 1860 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade and finest hand painting Size: Height: 23.0 cm / 9.05 inches Width: 30.0 cm / 11.81 inches Depth: 22.0 cm / 8.66 inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark circa 1860, 'Pommels on hilts' first quality model number D 81 former's number 72 Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen - Figures, Model Numbers A 1 - Z 99, Erlangen Germany 2014, catalog number 254, on page 129. Condition: very good.

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Creator	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor)
Manufacturer	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor)
Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Baroque
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
SKU	EMT-1580302
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Green, pink, green, blue
Width	30 cm 30 cm
Depth	22 cm 22 cm
Height	23 cm 23 cm

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Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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