A Nymphenburg figure of Minerva Circa 1761-65, the decoration later
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A Nymphenburg figure of Minerva, circa 1761-65, the decoration later
Wearing a helmet with red plume, a blue cloak over armour and a puce tunic, standing on a rectangular flat base holding the Medusa-shield with her left hand, 14.2cm high, factory mark of a shield impressed to rear of Medusa-shield
Estimate:
£500 - 700
US$ 760 - 1,100
€590 - 830

Footnotes

  • Another example of this figure is in the Bäuml Collection, Munich (see Ziffer 1997, no. 153)

Category: Decorative Arts / General Ceramics and Glass

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