Johann Peter Melchior, master modeler.

From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: September 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Johann Peter Melchior is a German porcelain modeler whose works reflected mythological and pastoral scenes. Most of his models were crafted when he was employed at German manufactories Hochst, Nymphenburg and Frankenthal. Melchior was particularly prolific in modeling figures of children.

A book published in German last year corrects many biographical details about Johann Peter Melchior, a master porcelain modeler who worked for three German manufactories: Hochst, Frankenthal, and Nymphenburg.(1) With the permission of the seven authorities who contributed to the book, this article ...

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