Figure of a Savoyard-bagpiper
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
Modeler
Frederich Elias Meyer
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1741-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 12 cm (9 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; base incised 'Kayser' for Gottlieb Kayser (1715-45) a factory 'bossierer' or former
DescriptionMeissen figure of a bagpiper modelled by J. J. Kaendler, wearing a black hat, red cloak lined in grey over a blue jacket, with yellow trousers and shirt. He stands on an oval flat base applied with leaves and flowers. He plays a large pale grey bagpipe.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.664
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1741
Object number: G83.1.914
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.915
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
