20 Nov 2008
13:00 EST
New York
Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts, Silver, Rugs & Carpets
Back to auction 16138
Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts, Silver, Rugs & Carpets
Back to auction 16138
A Berlin porcelain plaque: The Thread of Life
After Paul Thumann (German, 1834-1908)
Late 19th century
The rectangular plaque finely painted with the young Clotho spinning, accompanied by Lachtsis holding flowers and a sprig of bay, the aged Atropos holding shears to cut the thread, impressed sceptre, KPM, H and U framed.
Dimensions of plaque 10 x 7 1/2in (25.5 x.19cm)
Late 19th century
The rectangular plaque finely painted with the young Clotho spinning, accompanied by Lachtsis holding flowers and a sprig of bay, the aged Atropos holding shears to cut the thread, impressed sceptre, KPM, H and U framed.
Dimensions of plaque 10 x 7 1/2in (25.5 x.19cm)
Sold for
US$ 4,200
inc. premium
Lot heading
Property from a private collection, Long Island, New York
Category: Furniture / General Furniture
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