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Harlequin and Columbine in ormolu mounted candalabra

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1695 - 1749)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gilding, and bronze.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.940.1-2 & G83.1.940.3-4): 13.7 x 6.8 x 6.1 cm (5 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
MarkingsOn Harlequin- crossed swords in underglaze blue on base; On Columbine-None
DescriptionA Pair of Meissen figures of Harlequin and Columbine on contemporary ormolu mounts forming two-light candelabra, modelled by J. J. Kandler. Harlequin is wearing green hat, and his coat with chequer-pattern and cards, and is playing the bagpipes. Columbine is playing the hurdy-gurdy and wears a green hat, pink bodice and yellow kirtle. The pierced wave-scroll bases with painted branches are mounted with German and French porcelain flowers, ormolu nozzles, and pierced wax pans. Candalabra and flowers date to early 1900's.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.940.1-4
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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