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Four Meissen porcelain plaques depicting the Four Seasons

Creator: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Four Meissen porcelain plaques depicting the Four Seasons
German, early 19th Century
Each plaque has height 12cm, width 10cm, depth 6cm

This delicately detailed set of four allegorical porcelain plaques portrays family scenes within the theme of the Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Spring can be identified by the three figures festooned with garlands of flowers; Summer depicts the farmer with a scythe holding a bundle of wheat whilst he cradles his wife and child; Autumn shows the child being fed grapes while his parents appear flushed and drunk with the father drinking from a jug of wine; and Winter shows figures huddled in blankets.

Each of the four plaques is set in a gilt frame, and each are marked to the reverse with the blue crossed sword marks of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.

Artist/Maker: Meissen

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, Giltwood.
Creation Date:	Early 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15372
Incollect Reference #:	616406

Dimensions

W.	3.94 in;	H.	4.72 in;	D.	2.36 in;
W.	10 cm;	H.	12 cm;	D.	6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.