Large Meissen Allegorical Group The Fire attributed to M.V. Acier, Germany, 1850s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of the merely cloth-covered, bearded and crowned god Hephaestus (Roman: Vulcanus) seated centrally on a rock, holding a long-handled hammer beside him and looking off to the side, surrounded by winged putti representing activities from his trade: Patronizing the entire artistic spectrum of metalworking, including the production of jewelry, weapons, sacred-ritual and profane utilitarian objects, the one helping putto to his right is busy firing a cannon made of metal, to his left another putto is forging on an anvil with the help of a hammer and tongs, in front of him, at his feet are presented ornately crafted war ornaments such as a helmet and shield, at the back a putto holds small torches in both hands. The group is based on irregular rock base with gold rim. Designer: MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style. In 1780 Acier came to Dresden as a royal Saxon model master. Design of model D 80 in 1772. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made ca. 1850 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade and finest hand painting Size: height: 22,5 cm / 8.85 inches width: 23,0 cm / 9.05 inches depth: 21,0 cm / 8.26 inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark circa 1850, 'Pommels on hilts' / first quality model number D 80 / former's number 35 / painter's number 44 Bibliography: - Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen - Figures, Model Numbers A 1 - Z 99, Erlangen Germany 2014, catalog number 257, on page 132. Condition: excellent

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Creator	Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor) , Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Manufacturer	Michel Victor Acier 1 (Sculptor) , Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Baroque
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	EMT-1627417
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Blue
Width	23 cm 9.1 inch
Depth	21 cm 8.3 inch
Height	23 cm 8.9 inch
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(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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