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Title

Male gardener, model

circa 1743-1749

Artist

Meissen

Germany

1710 –

  • Details

    Date
    circa 1743-1749
    Media category
    Ceramic
    Materials used
    hard-paste porcelain
    Dimensions
    19.9 x 13.2 x 10.9 cm
    Credit
    On loan from Kenneth Reed
    Location
    South Building, ground level, Grand Courts
    Accession number
    L2012.59
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    Artist information
    Meissen

    Works in the collection

    38

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  • About

    The models are by Kändler. A version of the same model, in which the baskets have flat tops pierced for cut flowers, is listed in his work records for 1740–44. The figures are also known in a version with baskets of fruit and vegetables. These are said to be datable from the model number to 1748. Similar figures were also produced at both Saint-Cloud and Chelsea.

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 1 publication

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