Gentleman at a Desk figure

Johann Joachim Kändler, Meissen, Germany, ca. 1745

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 14 cm

Markings: swords in blue

UMP 16935

A gentleman in Rococo dress sits behind a desk, his love letter starting with the words “Mademoiselle / Le Souvenir de/ votre agreable Personne...”. Brightly decorated with overglaze enamels. The model for the figure was created by Johann Joachim Kändler 1739–1740.