A collection of 30 porcelain figurines from the "Masked Amoretti" series,

Amoretti // Round, with a base made of folded plastic flowers and leaves, partially also on a pedestal in the form of a vase with relief or floral decoration. Among them are amoretti depicted as a pilgrim, shepherd, cavalier, chimney sweep, judge, doctor with an enema, abbot, hairdresser, marshal, winemaker, seller of lacquer solution or noble lady, fish and fruit vendor, gardener. The clothing is painted, partially with a floral pattern. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Work by Johann Joachim Kändler, supplemented by Michel Victor Acier. Restored; partially intact; partially with a crossed swords mark. Height 9 cm - 14 cm. Rare extensive collection from the 18th-century "Disguised Amoretti" series; around 1750 the first set was created by Johann Joachim Kändler (1706-1775), which was supplemented with additional figures by Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) around 1775. 18th-century amoretti are occasionally found in national and international museums. Most of the figures can be found in the British Museum in London (Inv. No. 1923,0314.34.CR - 1923,0314.46.CR). See also the Catalog of the State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, Figures I, Large and Small Disguised Amoretti. Collection of 30 porcelain figures from the "Disguised Amoretti" series, modeled by J.J. Kändler in 1750 and supplemented by M.V. Acier around 1775. Restored. Partially chipped. Partially with a crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1750-1775.