Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac

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A Massive Pair of very fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Swan Tureens with Covers, previously part of a collection in a museum in the Northeastern USA, Deaccession Each tureen is formed as a full bodied swan with an elongated neck rising vertically from an oval body. The head is turned slightly outward with the beak open in a screaming expression. Molded plumage covers the neck and breast in overlapping feather patterns. The wings are raised at the sides and extend outward to form the handles of the composition, their surfaces painted with brown and black markings over a white ground. The tail feathers project horizontally at the rear, creating a defined contour. A molded seam encircles the body at mid height, separating the domed cover from the lower bowl. The lower section forms an oval basin resting on applied webbed feet with striped detailing in black. Small green vine elements are applied around the neck. The interior is plain glazed porcelain with smooth walls and an oval opening. The modeling of the feathers and anatomical details is sharply defined, with consistent depth and controlled enamel application throughout. The pair is produced by Meissen and follows a model by J.J. Kaendler. The design corresponds to documented swan service forms created within the Meissen manufactory. The underside of the cover bears an inventory number in red enamel. Meissen porcelain is known for sculptural forms with detailed surface modeling. Kaendler served as chief modeler and developed naturalistic animal forms characterized by precise feather articulation and structured composition. These tureens reflect workshop practice in sculptural service wares, combining molded porcelain elements with hand painted surface decoration applied over the glaze. Bearing underglaze blue cross mark on the lower side and red museum inventory mark underside. Very minor professional restoration to the extremities leaves and flowers, undetectable to the naked eye Germany; Circa mid 1800's Provenance: A Museum in the Northeast USA 16" wideX 10.5"deep X 15" High

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