Meissen Porcelain Monumental Elements Ewer: Earth

Lot: 3030

Late 19th Century
The original model by J. J. Kaendler. The oversize ewer on foot
moulded with pink ribbon-tied wheat-grain handle, the waist with a hunt scene, flanked by applied figures of Diana and Pan, a mountainous lakeside landscape to the reverse, the foot applied with a putto digging with a spade. The foliate moulding painted in shades of green the figures with polychrome enamels and with gilt bands to mouth, neck, lower body, and foot.

Underglaze blue crossed swords marks, incised model number 309, impressed
Approximate dimensions: 26 high x 17 wide x 10 inches deep..
Condition: The overall condition is good to very good, based on the high relief of the applied figures and foliage.

Professional restoration to a very shallow, 3/4 long chip to tip of lip. Upper section of Dianas bow broken off and replaced. Spade handle broken in two places and reglued. Spade shovel broken off and replaced, overpainted. Some chips to leaves and several broken leaves with replaced sections, overpainted.

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