LOVERS WITH CAGE. PORCELAIN.
Antiques - Miscellaneus / Ceramic
Reference: ZF0445
Courtiers and Cage. Glazed porcelain. Model: Johann Joachim. Circa 1800 Enameled porcelain figure with a base resembling rocks and a couple of lovers dressed in the style of the 18th century, with the boy extending his left hand towards a large birdcage. The piece is very similar to figures titled “Lovers with a Cage” made by Du Paquier (who opened a porcelain factory in Vienna in 1719) in 1737, examples of which are preserved in collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Du Paquier, in turn, drew his inspiration from works produced in Meissen by Johan Joachim Kaendler around 1736-1740 (varying in details such as the substitution of the table found in the German pieces with the cage found in the Viennese ones in some examples, or in colors, for instance). If the present work is compared with Du Paquier's works, notable similarities can be seen in poses, elements, etc., but also important differences (coloring, details, base of the figure, etc.).
· Size: 14x12x13 cms.
1.200 €
