Johann Joachim Kaendler

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Johann Joachim Kändler (born June 15, 1706 in Fischbach near Dresden, Germany; died May 18, 1775 in Meißen, Germany) was the most important modelleur of the Meissen porcelain manufacture.

After apprenticing at the sculptor Thomae in Dresden, Kändler 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 in 1775, Kändler was succeeded by his assistants Johann Friedrich Eberlein and Peter Reinecke.

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"Dame and Kavalier", modelled 1744

Tureen of the "Swan set"

Nymph with confectionery plate, modelled by Kändler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein between 1737 and 1741

Persondata
NAME	Kändler, Johann Joachim
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Kaendler, Johann Joachim
SHORT DESCRIPTION
DATE OF BIRTH	June 15, 1706
PLACE OF BIRTH	Fischbach near Dresden, Germany
DATE OF DEATH	May 18, 1775
PLACE OF DEATH	Meißen, Germany