Lot Essay
In november 1737 the Empress Amalie gave a commission of figures of the Evangelists to J.J. Kaendler, these were inspired by Bernini.
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MARKED WITH CROSSED SWORDS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE
Details
A pair of late Meissen white porcelain evangelists
Marked with crossed swords in underglaze blue
After the original figures by J.J. Kaendler (1737), naturalistically modelled in relief, Marcus flanked by a lion, Matthëus holding a book, on pedestal base
49 cm. high
See illustration (2)
Marked with crossed swords in underglaze blue
After the original figures by J.J. Kaendler (1737), naturalistically modelled in relief, Marcus flanked by a lion, Matthëus holding a book, on pedestal base
49 cm. high
See illustration (2)
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