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This Meissen porcelain figure of a charming Cupid as a Chef (Amor als Koch) is a marvelous and enchanting example of Meissen craftsmanship of the Victorian era.
Design
The design is by Ernst August Leuteritz (1818 - 1893). The design date is 1876. Ernst August Leuteritz was a German sculptor and modeler, educated at the Dresden Art Academy. From 1849-1886 Lueritz was chief designer at the Meissen manufactory. His is known as one of the most productive modelers of historism.
Description
The fair angel with cupid-bow lips is wearing an apron and pointed cap and ready to prepare a dish with spoon and mixing bowl. Cupid sits, legs crossed, on a detailed brick brick oven with arched doorway above a rounded base with gilt flourishes. To the figure’s left is a gilt tripod warmer poised above an orange flame. Behind the figure an ornate and gilt curvilinear wave rises and serves as a seating backdrop for the busy cherub.
Size
This charming Meissen figurine is approximately 6 inches tall
Condition
Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. The glowing finish is pristine, subtle and sublime.
Inscription & Marks
On the underside of the base is the underglaze blue hand-painted Crossed Swords Meissen Mark. The Crossed Swords have slightly curved blades and a point as a pommel at the end of the handles (referred to by the trade as “Knauf-Schwerter”). These features indicate a production date between 1850 to 1924.
Also inside the base is the manually inscribed alphabetic model number (second alphabet) K.116, the former number 143 and painter number 6.
About the Honey Harrison Collection
We’re proud to offer this important piece from the Honey Harrison Collection. The Meissen porcelain part of the collection was acquired during the post-war period by Honey Harrison during her world-wide travels. Honey Harrison was a life-long discerning collector, avid curator and generous educator, sharing her collection and passion for porcelain, art and furnishing in her community of Asheville, NC. Mrs. Harrison was a founding member of the Asheville Vetus Study Club formed in 1945 for the study of antiques and historical subjects. In association with the Vetus Study Club, Mrs. Harrison envisioned a supportive market for the antiques community and founded the Asheville Antiques Fair in 1946. The Asheville Antiques Fair became the oldest antiques fair in the South.
Additional pieces from the Honey Harrison Collection will be offered soon.
