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Lot 258*

A large Meissen group of the Triumph of Apollo over Python, late 19th century

6 July 2021, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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A large Meissen group of the Triumph of Apollo over Python, late 19th century

After the model by J.J. Kaendler of 1774, depicting Apollo standing triumphant with his bow above the slain python and a nude figure personifying envy, a putto holding a palm and laurel wreath above him, Pallas Athena seated to his right holding an olive branch and an owl to her side, all on a tall rockwork base on a flat-back bracket pedestal moulded with neo-classical borders heightened in gilding and enamels, 38cm high; 25.5cm across base, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (twice), incised model numbers 32. and 'No. 32', impressed numerals, painter's numeral 2., (some restoration to extremities, minor chips)

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A Private Swiss Collection of 19th century Meissen

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