The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain, 1710–50
March 25, 2008, through June 29, 2008
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Mounted Tankard,
Meissen porcelain, c. 1723–24, decoration attributed to Johann Gregorius,
Höroldt (c. 1696–1775), c. 1723–24, Mounted in Augsburg, c. 1725,
2004.526. Photo: Maggie Nimkin |
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The early years at Meissen were exciting times of experimentation, not only with the formula for porcelain but also with shapes and decoration. Initially, many of the works produced were direct imitations of Japanese and Chinese objects in August II’s famous collection. Others had European forms incorporating Asian decorative motifs. Because the manufactory had difficulty firing enamel colors, most of the wares were white or else
were painted or gilded after firing. Böttger also had perfected a red stoneware, akin to Chinese Yixing ware, that could be fired at very high temperatures and that was sufficiently hard to be engraved, cut, and polished. Henry Arnhold’s collection is particularly rich in red stoneware objects produced at Meissen between 1710 and 1713. A handsome example from the first years of the factory is the Coffee Pot with Cover which has a European form decorated with prunus blossoms in relief. The elaborate cartouche was made to be engraved with the royal owner’s armorials, but in this case it has been left blank.
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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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