The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain, 1710–50
March 25, 2008, through June 29, 2008
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Cruet and Mustard Pot, Meissen porcelain, 1737–
39, modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler, 1933.253;
H: 7” (17.8 cm); 1933.254; H: 7 ½” (19.1 cm.) Photo: Maggie Nimkin |
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An example of Lisa and Heinrich Arnhold’s purchases during the 1930s is the Cruet and Mustard Pot, modeled in 1737 by Johann Joachim Kändler (1706–1775), one of the most skilled sculptors working at Meissen during the early period. Kändler was named court sculptor at Meissen in 1731 and master sculptor in 1733. These charming vessels in the shape of fanciful Chinese figures riding roosters were created as part of a centerpiece originally commissioned by Heinrich, Count von Brühl (1700–1763), prime minister at the court of Saxony, who was one of the most enthusiastic early patrons of the Meissen factory.
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The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain, 1710–50, was organized for The Frick Collection by Director Anne L. Poulet and Maureen Cassidy-Geiger, guest curator of the exhibition. It is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue, published by The Frick Collection in association with D Giles Unlimited, London, available in mid-April in the Museum Shop and online at shopfrick.org.
The exhibition is made possible, in part, by the generous support of the Arnhold Foundation.
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