Freemason group from Meissen Freemason standing on a pedestal covered with sculptural flowers and leaves, taking measurements on a globe with a pair of compasses. A gentleman seated at his side, following his explanations. At their feet a reclining Corinthian capital, various reclining attributes of the Freemasons and a pug. Polychrome painting with rich, partly etched gold decoration. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler. Model no. 376, unmarked; minimally dam.; crossed swords mark. H. 22.5 cm. Cf. Pietsch, Meissen porcelain sculpture, ill. 17. A porcelain Freemason figure group modelled by J. J. Kaendler. Insignificantly restored. Minor chipped. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. 2nd half 19th cent.