Johann Joachim Kändler
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Johann Joachim Kändler (June 15, 1706 – May 18, 1775) was the most important modelleur of the Meissen porcelain manufacture.
Kändler was born in Fischbach near Dresden, Germany. After apprenticing at the sculptor Thomae in Dresden, he became assistant of Johann Jakob Kirchner at Meissen porcelain, and succeeded him as "modelmaster" in 1733 when Kirchner resigned. His models were heavy on rococo style, leading a porcelain trend of the day.
Kändler was appointed court sculptor by Augustus II the Strong in 1731. He became known for his animal sculptures including one of Clara the rhinoceros.
After his death at Meißen in 1775, Kändler was succeeded by his assistants Johann Friedrich Eberlein and Peter Reinecke.
[edit] Gallery
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"Lady and Cavalier", modelled 1744
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Tureen of the "Swan service"
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Nymph with confectionery plate, modelled by Kändler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein between 1737 and 1741
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Candelabrum from the Sulkowsky service
