The Greeting Harlequin
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1740
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 7.5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
Model no. 632
DescriptionA Meissen figure of the Greeting Harlequin by J. J. Kaendler. He is shown bounding forward with his grey hat held in front of him, his grinning face turned to the right. He is wearing a white frilled collar over his chequered doublet which is coloured in yellow, turquoise and puce, trimmed in gilding. His trousers are in red, blue and white, and the flat base is plain and with tree-trunk support.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.908
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.915
