Mezzetin
Manufacturer
Kelsterbach Porcelain Factory
(German, 1760 - 1768)
Modeler
J.C. Vogelmann
(German, active 1764 - 1784)
CultureGerman
OriginKelsterbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
Datec.1765
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 8.5 cm (5 7/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionKelsterbach figure of Mezzetin probably modelled by Carl Vogelmann, standing and singing while accompanying himself on the guitar. He wears a grey cap, a purple cloak over a blue-edged yellow jacket and red striped breeches. The scroll moulded base picked out in purple with a scrolling bracket support.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.886
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1729-1731
Object number: G83.1.624
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1740-1744
Object number: G83.1.871.1 -2
Artist / Maker: State Factory
c.1744-1750, perhaps decorated a few years later
Object number: G83.1.872
