Figure of Augustus II (the Strong)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kretzchmar
(1677-1740)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1714-1720, decoration possibly later
MediumBöttger porcelain, enamel, gold, silver gilding, and press moulded.
DimensionsOverall: 17.5 x 6.6 cm (6 7/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionAn unrecorded Böttger porcelain armorial figure of Augustus the Strong standing in dramatic pose and full armour, with a baton is in his right hand. The figure has an olive wreath, a grey wig, and flowing gilt cloak reserved with indianische Blumen and lined with yellow. His silvered Armour is tied with a purple sash and enriched with gilding. The high, almost cubic, base is painted with the arms of Saxony and Wettin within baroque grisaille cartouches beneath an electoral hat.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.581
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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