A sculpture with three figures in elaborate historical clothing. One is in the tree while the others stand below next to a ladder and a basket of cherries.
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Johann Joachim Kändler

The Cherry Pickers

Maker

Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706-1775), modeler
Friedrich Elias Meyer I (German, 1723-1785), modeler
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, 1710-present)

Title

The Cherry Pickers

Year

1753-1765

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

porcelain

Geography

Place Made: Meissen

Dimensions

28.3 cm (11 1/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

crossed swords underglazed under base

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.166

Type

Publications

Articles

Arlene Shechet Interviewed by Judith Tannenbaum

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

Fruits shipped from tropical ports and grown in hothouses were prized—especially the pineapple, which inspired bright yellow and green ceramics that emulated its shape and texture. Citrus fruits were displayed in ceramic baskets with pierced lids to show off their vibrant colors, while local fruits, such as apples, remained popular dessert ingredients.

Arlene Shechet
Meissen Recast
Jan 17, 2014 – Jul 06, 2014

Image use

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706-1775), modeler
Friedrich Elias Meyer I (German, 1723-1785), modeler
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, 1710-present)
The Cherry Pickers, 1753-1765
Porcelain with enamels, glaze, and gilding
28.3 cm (11 1/8 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.166

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