German sculptor and modeller, trained in England, active in Meissen where he worked as the first assistant modeller to Johann Joachim Kändler from 1735-1749. His engagement by the manufactory was directly linked to the production of the animal figures of the "Japanese Palace". The influence of Kändler's style is constantly evident in all Eberlein's pieces. Although a talented artist and capable of developing subtle individual nuances in his work, Eberlein can be mainly credited for helping to form a new, unified style at the Meissen manufactory. Owing to his close working relationship with Kändler, it is difficult to separate their work. //