In the early 18th century, European nobility and their artists turned to China for inspiration - an empire that was synonymous with sophistication and luxury at the time. Pagodas and tea houses soon began springing up in palace gardens across the continent, while decorating cabinets and pleasure gardens with chinoiseries - objects styled based on Chinese motifs - was de rigueur. During this period, under the aegis of Johann Joachim Kaendler, MEISSEN produced a multitude of figurines in which the exceptional modeller depicted Asian life in imaginative and creative ways. This sculpture from 1746 - named by the manufactory after the place it was exhibited, the pagoda - is an excellent example of this era. It features the "joyful figure" of the Buddha, which was a particular favourite of Heinrich Graf von Bruhl and which Kaendler designed here with the same masterful artistry as his animal or religious figurines. The highly detailed style, the lively and dynamic poses are all typical of Kaendler's work; as are the symbolic elements, such as the parrot - a symbol of exotic gardens and, indeed, paradise - and the opulent floral pattern on the Buddha's robe, created based on earlier Chinese porcelain decorations.
The type of porcelain:
White, painted
Modeller:
Johann Joachim Kaendler
Issue year:
1746
Height:
32
cm
Weight:
8800
g
Delivery terms:
Delivery of the ordered goods on our webstore is carried out to any country and city of the world.
Transport company:
We cooperate with the following courier postal transport services:
EMS - Express Mail Service
DPD - Dynamic Parcel Distribution
Our own couriers and vehicles.
In each individual case, we are ready to discuss possible options for methods and delivery conditions in accordance with the needs of our customers. Our task is to make delivery as convenient, efficient and guaranteed for both sides of the contract as possible.
Payment Methods:
Bank transfer or electronic transfer based on the invoice.
Cost of delivery:
Shipping cost is calculated on a case-by-case basis.
On average, the calculation is 10% of the value of the ordered product.
In the case of taxing the parcel by customs service, the expenses are borne by the customer.
Delivery terms:
1. For products that are available in our showroom in Karlovy Vary - delivery is carried out during maximum 3-4 weeks;
2. For products that are not on stock in our showroom in Karlovy Vary:
* LLADRO / AIDA / LOBMEYR / AZ-DESIGN / HG ATELIER: maximum 2 months for the production of the order + maximum 2 weeks for delivery;
* MEISSEN / HEREND / SOHER: from 6 to 12 months for the production of the order + maximum 2 weeks for delivery;
After your application for ordering a product through our online store, we will contact you via e-mail or phone to provide you with more information about the anticipated date of delivery and ways of payment of the order.
* ROBBE & BERKING: 2 weeks for the production of the order + maximum 3 weeks for delivery.
We will try to arrange delivery at the most convenient time for you, upon prior contact with you.
Product packaging:
Due to the particular fragility and value of the assortment of our online store, we are very attentive to the careful packaging of the products that you order. Our packaging protects products from moisture and damages and allows you to get items safe and sound.
Product insurance:
All products from our webstore are insured.
In the unlikely and unfortunate case of receiving a broken product, we kindly ask you to notify us about this within 24 hours, providing your message with pictures and description of the problem. In this case, we will request you to send it back (at our expense) and try to replace it as soon as possible.
Please note that the parcel must be opened in the presence of the courier. In case of any damages, you can return the parcel to the courier service.
