A late 18th Century Meissen figure group emblematic of Winter, modelled as four putti around a fire, blue crossed swords mark and impressed CHC., 17.5cm high.
Footnote:The CHC mark indicates it was kept in the household of the Saxon Prince-Electors, in this case the Court Confectionery of one of the palaces.
Sold for £630
A late 18th Century Meissen figure group emblematic of Winter, modelled as four putti around a fire, blue crossed swords mark and impressed CHC., 17.5cm high.
The CHC mark indicates it was kept in the household of the Saxon Prince-Electors, in this case the Court Confectionery of one of the palaces.
Chipping to ends of stick bundles. Pink-draped putto lacking fingers on right hand. Losses to toes on purple-draped putto's right foot and tip of drapery. Losses to leaves applied to rockery on reverse. A few minor chips to footrim.
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Auction: March Sales: Ceramics, Books, Asian Art, Hunt Buttons & Carpets, 19th Mar, 2024
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