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Lot 120

A large Meissen white figure of Minerva, circa 1745-50

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18 June 2014, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £3,750 inc. premium

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A large Meissen white figure of Minerva, circa 1745-50

Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, Minerva wearing armour and reaching towards the Medusa shield that is standing beside her, the base applied with flowers and leaves, 38.5cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to the rear of the base (minor restoration)

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Please note the figure's right arm is restuck.
Another example sold at Christie's London, 11 October 1993, lot 183.

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Please note the figure's right arm is restuck.

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