Exclusive Collection Gardening Group with Apple Tree

The Meissen porcelain figure "Gardener Group with Apple Tree" is an outstanding example of courtly Rococo art from the late 18th century. Designed in 1772 by Michel Victor Acier, one of the most important modelers of the Meissen manufactory at the time, this figurine group combines elegance, narrative charm, and technical mastery in a finely composed scene.

The tableau depicts a gardener couple in a tender moment of interaction beneath a lushly modeled apple tree. The figures are dressed in refined Baroque attire, rendered with great attention to detail-from the flowing folds of the garments to the intricate accessories and ornamentation. The naturalistic portrayal of the surrounding flora, especially the meticulously crafted tree canopy with individually modeled leaves and apples, reflects the Meissen artists' deep observational skill. At the same time, the scene embodies a classic theme of the era: the ideal of an Arcadian, harmonious life in nature.

Crafted from the finest Meissen porcelain and hand-painted, the group impresses with its vibrant colors and exquisite craftsmanship. At the Meissen manufactory, such complex compositions were assembled from numerous individual porcelain components and finished with precision tools-an elaborate process that made each piece truly one of a kind.

The "Gardener Group with Apple Tree" exemplifies the masterful union of art, nature, and porcelain tradition uniquely cultivated in Meissen-a remarkable testament to the sophistication of European Rococo culture.