A large Meissen figural group of the Seasons, circa 1860-80
Modelled in the round with figures in various pursuits including a couple drinking wine, she holding a plate of food, and a couple playing the hurdy-gurdy and the bagpipes, a couple in front of them dancing, a dog looking up to the musicians, all placed around a central tree, 51cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised model number D96 and impressed 78 (losses and repairs to extremities, dancing man broken off from the base and cleanly re-stuck) (2)
Sold for
£2,500
inc. premium
Category:
Decorative Arts
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European Ceramics
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