Snuffbox with a Portrait of Augustus III (1696-1763), Elector of Saxony and King of Poland
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Johann Martin Heinrici
(German, 1711-1786)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1745-1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; later silver-gilt mounts
DimensionsOverall: 4.8 x 6 x 6.4 cm (1 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone. Silver hallmark for London, c.1830
DescriptionMeissen snuffbox, the exterior moulded with garlands of flowers and the portrait Augustus III in medallions on the lid and the bottom, in low relief. The inner lid has a coloured portrait of Augustus Rex, with the lower interior gilded. Painting attributed to Johann Martin Heinrici (1711-86) after a portrait by Louis de Silvestre (1675-1760)
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.626
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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