Meissen Grouping of Mars’s War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great

Product Description

A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum Quality, Antique Meissen Porcelain Grouping of Mars, the God of War, Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, better known as Catherine the Great. Mars, the Roman God of war, is seen wearing a Roman war attire on his white double horse-drawn chariot. While seated, Mars is seen holding the handle of his sword. On his head is a beautiful silver helmet with multicolored feathers. Next to Mars is his companion, the war putti, aiding him in all war-related endeavors. This is truly a Meissen Porcelain masterpiece; the size and quality are second to none. The piece is so important and large, that it could not be made in one solid part, so it was made in three separate sections, two of which were bolted together from underneath. The bottom of each piece is marked with the traditional crossed blue swords mark, as well as all inscribed numbers and pressnummer. This is considered a top-quality piece, or the best quality that Meissen has to offer; it is completely hand carved and hand painted by the best Meissen artists and the best colors and painting, with details highlighted in 24-karat gold,
Germany, circa 1870.

Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)