Art auctions in the world. Autumn 23

Ahlden/Aller - 9-09-2023

Collection of Meissen Amorettos from the

3 612 800.00

Series "Large and small disguised Amorettos" by Michel Victor Acier, 24 pieces. Standing Amorettos boys and girls dressed as various characters, including a courtly lady with muff, with triangle, Harlequinette (Colombine) with slapstick, shepherdess, fisherman, miner, baker, and cavalier. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Either Michel Victor Acier, around 1775. Partially with minimal damage or restoration. Sword mark. Height 9 cm - 10.5 cm. The Amorettos figures created in 1775 by Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) were modeled after designs by the court painter Prof. Johann Eleazar Zeissig, also known as Schönau (Schenau) (1737-1806). Schönau studied at the Dresden Academy, was appointed to the porcelain manufactory in 1770, became court painter in 1773, and was appointed professor in 1774. See catalog of the State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, Figures I, Large and small disguised Amorettos. A 24-piece collection of cupid figures from the series "Small and tall disguised Amorettos" modeled by M.V. Acier. Partly minor chipped/insignificantly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. 19th and 20th century.

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