Michel Victor Acier “Boy with the book”, Meissen, 19th century
Description
Hand-painted porcelain , signed with the Meissen hallmarks, model number C28.
Height: 12,5 cm
Michel Victor Acier (Versailles 1736 – 1799 Dresden) was a French sculptor and porcelain designer. He was educated as a sculptor at the Royal Academy in Paris. After the death of Kändler (manager of the sculpture department) in 1775 Acier became responsible for the design of porcelain figures in Meissen.