The Greeting Harlequin
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 7.5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
Model no. 632
DescriptionA Meissen figure of the Greeting Harlequin by J. J. Kaendler. He is shown bounding forward with his grey hat held in front of him, his grinning face turned to the right. He is wearing a white frilled collar over his chequered doublet which is coloured in yellow, turquoise and puce, trimmed in gilding. His trousers are in red, blue and white, and the flat base is plain and with tree-trunk support.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.908
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
January 1743
Object number: G83.1.919
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.915
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760-1765
Object number: G83.1.863