18th Century Kuenersberg Faience
Kuenersberg Faience with hunting scenes
Hunting as a noble privilege in the 18th century and its artistic expression
The Künersberg faience manufactory, active during the eighteenth century in southern Germany, produced a distinctive corpus of hunting faiences that reflected the social hierarchies and cultural values of the period. Under the direction of Johann Valentin Bontemps from 1751 to 1766, the manufactory developed a sophisticated decorative programme. These objects not only demonstrate technical virtuosity but also show the variety of exclusive hunting privileges...
