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Johann Friedrich Metzsch

Also known as: Johann Friedrich Metzsch; primary name: Metzsch, Johann Friedrich
Details: individual; painter/draughtsman; German; Male
Life dates: 1706-1766
Biography: Hausmaler (independent decorator) recorded in Dresden in 1731 working as a gilder and enameller on porcelain. He presented a whiteware tea service to teh King in 1732. In 1751 Metzsch moved first to Fürstenberg and then to Brunswick.
Bibliography: Rainer Rückert, "Biographische Daten der Meißener Manufakturisten des 18 Jahrhunderts," München, 1990, p.178.

Museum number: Franks.146 |
Producer name: Factory of:Meissen Porcelain FactoryDecorated by:Johann Friedrich Metzsch |
Production date: 1748 |
Production place: Factory in:MeissenDecorated in:Bayreuth

Museum number: Franks.60 |
Producer name: Factory of:Meissen Porcelain FactoryDecorated by:Johann Friedrich Metzsch |
Production date: 1735-45 |
Production place: Factory in:MeissenDecorated in:Bayreuth