This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry.
First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kandler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these joyous groups depict musicians making merry by playing the French horn, flute, guitar and hurdy-gurdy, and gardeners carrying flowers in baskets and aprons.
Two almost identical groups are featured in Meissen: Collectors Catalog by Laurence Mitchell. Figures by Kandler were especially popular and served as table decorations at courtly banquets. He took the reins of the Meissen factory in 1733 and over the following 40 years created more than 900 models, many of which were considered the most important and beautiful ever produced. Many of his designs were so timeless and classic that they continued to be used well into the 19th century. Kandler was highly regarded especially for his allegorical representations and he was certainly at his best when designing the Four Continents. These spectacular figures are a perfect example of the superior wares he produced at Meissen.

Both figures feature the blue crossed swords mark, circa 1890.

Height: 10.25 in.

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