Engel an der Orgel, Wendt & Kühn, Grünhainichen im Erzgebirge, 20. Jh.
Angel at the organ, Wendt & Kühn, Grünhainichen in the Erzgebirge, 20th century
Erzgebirgische Holzschnitzkunst des traditionsreichsten und bekanntesten Herstellers; Darstellung eines Engels an einer aufwendig gearbeiteten Orgel (ohne Musikwerk); der musizierende Engel sowie die beiden bekrönenden Engel sind abnehmbar (aufgesteckt); die beiden Kerzen schwenkbar; die Orgel passt auf die oberste Ebene des 4-stufigen und 6-stufigen Engelbergs; sehr guter Zustand mit minimalen Altersspuren; Höhe: ca. 15 cm; Gewicht: ca. 260 g.
Erzgebirge woodcarving by the region’s most traditional and renowned manufacturer; depiction of an angel at a finely crafted organ (without musical movement); the playing angel and the two crowning angels are removable (plug-in); the two candles are movable; the organ fits the upper level of both the 4-tiered and 6-tiered “Engelberg” arrangement; very good condition with minimal age-related signs of wear; height: approx. 15 cm; weight: approx. 260 g.
White porcelain with polychrome décor and gilt accents; form “Ikarus” by Paul Wunderlich; decoration featuring alternating diamond patterns in light blue and green tones, delicate ornamental and acanthus scrollwork on a cobalt-blue band and a surrounding border in varying patterns, framed by golden lines; all pieces of oval, slightly conical form; removable lid with handle in the shape of a stylised wing; set comprising: 1) coffee pot with curved and compressed spout; slight gold wear; dimensions: approx. 18.7 cm x 23.4 cm x 12.4 cm. 2) two cream jugs with curved and compressed spout and ear-shaped handle; dimensions: approx. 13.7 cm x 13.1 cm x 7.5 cm. 3) sugar bowl; dimensions: approx. 9.2 cm x 13.1 cm x 8.9 cm; partially with minimal tea residue; as new; underside with manufacturer’s and designer’s emblem and marks (blind stamp, model number); total weight: approx. 1.68 kg.
Porcelain with continuous floral, ornamental, and landscape decoration in individual multi-lobed cartouches, painted in blue and iron red, highlighted in gold; various minor chips to the rim of the bowls and saucers as well as to the footring; dimensions of the bowls: height: approx. 3.8 cm; mouth diameter: approx. 6.5 cm; dimensions of the saucers: diameter: 11 cm.
Porcelain; celadon-green ground; peony tendrils on the cavetto and rim; central depiction of a garden landscape with peonies; polychrome enamel colours of the Famille Rose palette; plate with two long hairline cracks and various chips, in a condition suitable for extensive restoration; diameter: approx. 22.8 cm.
Porcelain with blue painting; the rim richly decorated with floral and fruit motifs, the centre depicting a blossoming garden landscape with an ochre-coloured border; one plate with a large glued area; various minor chips; diameter: approx. 23 cm.