PORCELAIN CENTREPIECE. VOLKSTEDT, RUDOLSTADT, GERMANY. CA END 19TH CENTURY

Centerpiece. Volkstedt, Rudolstadt, Germany. Towards the end of the 19th century. Enameled porcelain. Centerpiece with a circular base raised on simple legs that shows a delicate composition on several levels. The children are organized thanks to a large stone and a trunk, on top is one with a purple band, holding flowers; Below, there are four others, also half-naked, holding glasses, flowers, etc. Both the figures and the composition show a clear influence of Neoclassical models. This same relationship explains the theme: it is a series of figures linked to classical mythology, being a friendly and secondary theme (only sensing a slight relationship with a bacchanal for a drink that is presented), highly appreciated for the rich interiors. of the time to maintain the decorum requested for the moment. The factory's signature is located at the bottom of the center, clearly visible, and in blue tones, with a signature (Marion) “engraved” below it. The Volkstedt factory, located in Rudolstadt (Thuringia, Germany), was founded by an official request made in 1760 by Georg Heinrich Macheleid, who had worked at the Glücksthal glass factory, and would have achieved the formula for porcelain by his own means. , without contacts with the Meissen ceramists Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus and Johann Friedrick Böttger. The privilege was granted in 1762 by Johann Friederich (prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt), specifying that it be established at that point, near his court and under his personal direction. After several changes of hands over the years, it is still in force today.

· Size: 34x34x56cms.