On a naturalistically staffed base, between tufts of rushes, sits a swan with an upright neck and a head turned to the left, with naturalistic, relief-feathered plumage. Polychrome painting. Possibly by Johann Joachim Kaendler. Model number 1070. Partially firing crack. Insignificant restoration. Crossed swords mark. Height 21.5 cm. Mostly mounted on bronze bases, such figures were placed on commodes and fireplace mantels or used to decorate festively set tables. They provide a fabulous addition as table decorations for the so-called swan service. See catalog of the State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, Colorful Birds, plate 10, number 1070; Pietzsch, Meissen Porcelain Sculpture, number 312f; Pietzsch, Swan Service, fig. 11, 20, 35f. A pair of porcelain swan figures. Partly firing crack. Insignificantly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Around 1860-1880.
