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The Lovers

c. 1740
manufacturer

Meissen Porcelain Factory

(German, est. c. 1710)
modeled by

Johann Friedrich Eberlein

(German, 1696–1749)
Culture
Germany, Meissen, 18th century
Medium
porcelain with enamel decoration
Measurements
Overall: 15.3 x 15.3 cm (6 x 6 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Judge Irwin Untermyer 1950.79
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Location
216A French and German
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Description

Though closely related to the style of modeling developed at Meissen by Kaendler, this group was executed by his chief assistant, Eberlein. The intense colors of the figural decorations are characteristic of Meissen production before about 1750.

The Lovers

c. 1740

Meissen Porcelain Factory, Johann Friedrich Eberlein

(German, est. c. 1710), (German, 1696–1749)
Germany, Meissen, 18th century

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