A MEISSEN (MARCOLINI) MODEL OF HOPE

1779-1818, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND STAR MARK, INCISED CROSSED SWORDS AND STAR AND MODEL NUMBER G86., IMPRESSED 58

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A MEISSEN (MARCOLINI) MODEL OF HOPE
1779-1818, blue crossed swords and star mark, incised crossed swords and star and model number G86., impressed 58
Probably modelled by Johann Carl Schoenheit as a heavily draped maiden leaning on an uprioght anchor, her right leg crossed over her left, on a circular base
14¾ in. (36.9 cm.) high

Lot Essay

The present model was conceived between 1779 and 1782, as noted by the model number. The mark of crossed swords with a star continued through the departure of Count Camillo Marcolini, director of the factory from 1774-1814.

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