Figure of mine administrator
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
Modeler
Peter Reinicke
(German, 1715 - 1768)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 21.3 x 8.7 x 11.7 cm (8 3/8 x 3 7/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
Initials AR
DescriptionA Meissen figure of a Mine Administrator (Oberberghauptmann) by J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke. The figure is looking to his left hand and holding an axe in his right hand. He wears a black hat and a long wig, a white parade uniform with red waistcoat and a black Bergleder. There is a sword in his belt, and the square base is applied with flowers and foliage.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.671
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.1740-1741
Object number: G83.1.914
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
ca.1740-1744
Object number: G83.1.871.1 -2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b