Meissen Grouping of Apollo's Sun Chariot with Sun Putti for Catherine the Great

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A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum quality, antique Meissen Porcelain grouping of Apollo, the Sun God's, Sun Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, Better known as Catherine the great. Apollo, the God of sun, is seen wearing a red robe with an acanthus leaf and vine crown while seated on his royal sun white horse-drawn chariot. While seated, Apollo has his hand high in the air holding a golden scepter. Behind Apollo is a corona of gorgeous sun rays. Next to Apollo is his companion, the sun putti, aiding him in raising the sun every morning. This is truly a Meissen Porcelain masterpiece; the size and quality is second to none. The piece is so important and large, that it could not be made in one solid part, so it was made in four separate sections, two of which were bolted together from underneath. The bottom of each piece is marked with the traditional crossed blue swords mark, as well as all inscribed numbers and pressnummer. This is considered a top quality piece, or the best quality that Meissen has to offer; it is completely hand carved and hand painted by the best Meissen artists, Germany, circa 1870.

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