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Lot 87

A Meissen group of the Abduction of Proserpine, mid 18th century

6 December 2018, 13:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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A Meissen group of the Abduction of Proserpine, mid 18th century

Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, Pluto wearing a crown and a pale yellow and lilac cloak, carrying a struggling Proserpine on his shoulders wearing pink draperies embellished with indianische Blumen, the base moulded with gilt scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 19cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to the rear of the base (extensive restoration)

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A few different versions were made of this subject, see lot 84 for a larger one.

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