Miniature Rococo style porcelain display case from the Carl Thieme Manufactory in Potschappel

Miniature Rococo style porcelain display case from the Carl Thieme Manufactory in Potschappel (Germany)
Richly decorated with gallant scenes and flowers painted on the sides and inside.
A glass shelf. Two doors with curved glass and a locking system.
19th century

Dimensions: H 49 W 38 D 16 cm

Carl Thieme was a renowned porcelain modeler who worked for the Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden, Germany. He was born in 1838 in Potschappel, near Dresden.
Thieme began his career at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory, also known as the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, in 1856. The Meissen Manufactory was the first European factory to produce porcelain and played an important role in the development of porcelain art. Thieme honed his skills under the guidance of experienced artisans, mastering the techniques of modeling and sculpting porcelain.
In 1872, Carl Thieme founded his own porcelain manufacturing company in Potschappel, which later became the Carl Thieme Porcelain Manufactory. The company specialized in the production of porcelain figurines, vases, and decorative objects. Thieme's designs were highly regarded for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship, often characterized by intricate detail and vibrant colors.
Thieme's porcelain figurines and sculptures were inspired by a variety of themes, including mythological and historical subjects, animals, and everyday life. He frequently incorporated elements of the Rococo and Neoclassical styles into his designs, which appealed to the tastes of the time.
During his career, Thieme collaborated with other renowned porcelain artists and designers, such as Julius Konrad Hentschel, Eduard Eichler and Ernst Bohne. The Carl Thieme Porcelain Manufactory gained international renown for its exceptional porcelain products, receiving awards and distinctions at various exhibitions and trade fairs.
Carl Thieme died in 1906. Examples of Thieme porcelain are exhibited in museums and private collections around the world, highlighting his important contributions to the art of porcelain modeling in Dresden.

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