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A set of four Meissen figures emblematic of 'The Seasons', mid 18th century image 1
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A set of four Meissen figures emblematic of 'The Seasons', mid 18th century

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

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A set of four Meissen figures emblematic of 'The Seasons', mid 18th century

Modelled by J.J. Kaendler and J.F. Eberlein, each seated on the edge of a gilt-edged rococo vessel, 'Spring' and 'Summer' as young women with flowers and wheat sheaves, respectively, 'Autumn' and 'Winter' as young men, with fruiting vines, and wearing ice skates and warming his hands by a fire, 15cm to 15.5cm high, crossed swords marks in blue (minor damage) (4)

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A similar set of figures in the Ludwig Collection, Bamberg, is illustrated in Goldchinesen und Indianische Blumen. Die Sammlung Ludwig in Bamberg (2010), no. 93.

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