This Kändler model of a merchant's wife is rather well known. I had seen examples of it in a number of museums. I have always felt that it was one of the best Meissen pieces we bought. D.R.
Kändler modeled the 'Prudent wife' circa 1757-58 and was inspired by the engraving L'oeconome after a painting by Jean-Siméon Chardin (1699-1779). An identical model is illustrated and discussed in A. Gräfin von Wallwitz, Celebrating Käendler, Munich, 2006, cat. 28.
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Restoration throughout, including through her neck and wrist, the chair and table. The underside heavily overpainted to disguise cracks.
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Lot 1290Sale 16099
CIRCA 1757-58, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, MODELED BY J.J. KÄNDLERA MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'THE GOOD HOUSEWIFE'Estimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
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