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Being offered on this auction is
beautiful boy figurine made by Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM),
Berlin, Germany. It is Libra (Scales) from Zodiac Signs. Legendary German
sculptor and modeler Friedrich Elias Meyer (1723 - 1785) designed this very
popular series for KPM in 1775. He created a number of models for the
Meißener Porzellanmanufaktur. However he really made his name when he
worked for KPM as a primary master modeler. He designed numerous porcelain
sculptures as well as Royal china service. He was a professor in the Royal
Prussian Academy of Arts and Sciences. Zodiacs remain one of the most
demanded from his figures. They reflect twelve signs as twelve months.
Mostly they are known in colored version. Figurine on this auction is Blanc
de Chine (all-white) – this is what KPM is the most famous of. Libra is the
ninth figurine from the series. He represents a boy in light jacket. He is
barefoot with a hat full of fruit in his hand. This is allegory of
September. Gentle texture of porcelain beautifully represents details of
his body and dress. Libra sign is engraved to his right side. Sculpture
stands on pedestal. It is fully glazed. Looks splendid. The backside is
marked with scepter mark in blue under glaze. The scepter mark was
introduced when Frederick The Great bought the factory. This mark was used
on production of during 1870 - 1945. This figurine is production of 1930s.
Figurine measures about 1 ¼” square
on the base and stands 4 ¼” tall. Condition is good with no cracks found.
There is chip on large toe of his left foot. Please take a look at the
pictures to find out more about this item.
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