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Portrait figure of Joseph Fröhlich, the Court Jester of Augustus III
Portrait figure of Joseph Fröhlich, the Court Jester of Augustus III

Portrait figure of Joseph Fröhlich, the Court Jester of Augustus III

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Date1737
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 22.9 x 10.1 cm (9 x 4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue Initialled in gold "J.F. 1737"
DescriptionMeissen figure of Joseph Frohlich, Court Jester, on a brown marbled flat base.
Frohlich wears a brimmed hat with a tall pointed crown. It is white with gold edging and has a puce band with a bow. He wears a short iron-red jacket with a white design, lined in green. His blue and white shirt has a white neck ruffle, the sleeves showing at the wrist are white with a ruffle. The jacket has gold buttons and gold edging. His yellow breeches have gold buttons on the sides and an area held up by black suspenders, through which Frohlich hooks his thumbs. His boots are black with a very pale iron-red lining.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.661
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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