Skip to main content

Figure emblematic of Summer

Manufacturer (German, 1746 - 1796)
CultureGerman
OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany
Datec.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, overglaze enamels and gold
DimensionsOverall: 16.5 x 6.5 x 6 cm (6 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Markings'2' 'H' impressed; 'G:S' painted in iron-red enamel
DescriptionHöchst allegorical figure of summer.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.220
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
Figure emblematic of Spring
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1750
Object number: G96.5.222
Figure allegorical of Diligence
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1750
Object number: G96.5.221
Figural group of "Allegory of Summer"
Artist / Maker: Ludwigsburg Factory
c.1770
Object number: G96.5.296
Creamer with "Spring" and "Summer" patterns
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755-1758
Object number: G99.2.17
Figural sweetmeat holder emblematic of Winter
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1755
Object number: G96.5.226
Figural group emblematic of  Autumn
Artist / Maker: Fürstenberg Porcelain Company
c.1780
Object number: G96.5.201
Bowl with the five senses painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.783
Figure of a woman holding a rooster
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1775
Object number: G96.5.227.2
Figure of a man carrying a sheep
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1775
Object number: G96.5.227.1
Figure of a Gardener
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1750-1753
Object number: G96.5.225
Figure of a boy in Chinese dress
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1765-1770
Object number: G96.5.234
Figure of a woman playing a 'Viola da Gamba'
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1755
Object number: G96.5.233