Porcelain Pitcher With Ewer By Volkstedt, Christian Nonne Style.

A very rare porcelain pitcher in the ‘capodimonte’ style. The jug is richly decorated on all sides with moulded elements in the shape of mythical creatures from Greek mythology: a satyr and a playing putti. A finely hand-painted porcelain ewer depicting mythological figures of a satyr, dolphins, putti, seahorses and mermaids. The base is marked with a 55-print and a blue underglaze mark. Hand-painted decoration in colour and gold. The piece features reliefs of putti, a twisted handle with a satyr figure and a putto, and three mermaids holding the jug as a handle. Luxurious, elegant jug in the Renaissance style, exquisite shape, rich, noble tone, bas-relief. All these elements characterise the high quality and artistic taste of the Volkstedt porcelain manufactory. The Volkstedt porcelain manufactory was founded in 1762 in the town of Volkstedt in Thuringia, Germany. It was founded by Georg Heinrich Macheleid, a porcelain painter from Meissen. Macheleid initially produced porcelain figurines and decorative objects in the style of Meissen porcelain. Volkstedt has changed ownership several times over the course of its history. In 1774, the company was bought by Johann Friedrich Paulmann. Subsequently, ownership passed to several people, including Christian Nonne and Johann Karl Schönefeldt. Swiss-born Christian Nonne, one of Germany's greatest porcelain masters, worked at the Volkstedt porcelain factory in Rudolstadt from 1767 to 1797. Under Christian Nonne's leadership, the Volkstedt porcelain factory grew significantly and expanded its production. The company produced a wide range of porcelain items, including figurines, vases, tableware and decorative objects. Volkstedt porcelain is renowned for its craftsmanship and exquisite designs. In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Volkstedt porcelain manufactory adopted the neoclassical style prevalent in Europe. The company produced porcelain pieces inspired by classical Greek and Roman art, incorporating motifs such as mythological figures, ancient architecture and floral designs. In the 19th century, the company continued to prosper and adapt to changing tastes, incorporating elements of romanticism into its designs, with naturalistic motifs and sentimental scenes. Porcelain objects were often hand-painted and adorned with intricate details.

Dimensions:

Height 38 cm, width 18 cm, depth 13.5 cm. Weight : 1895 grammes

Condition : The jug is in remarkable condition.

There are no visible signs of cracks, breaks or restoration.

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