A MEISSEN FIGURE OF CUPID entitled Je blesse et soulage after a model by M. V. Acier and J. C. Schönheit, formed as Cupid standing before a billowing cloud, pouring water onto two flaming hearts nestling among a wreath of roses on a column, on a shaped triangular base inscribed in black on a lilac plaque (his arrow broken, minute chips to base), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 44, incised F. 14., painted number 13, circa 1880
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF CUPID entitled Je blesse et soulage after a model by M. V. Acier and J. C. Schönheit, formed as Cupid standing before a billowing cloud, pouring water onto two flaming hearts nestling among a wreath of roses on a column, on a shaped triangular base inscribed in black on a lilac plaque (his arrow broken, minute chips to base), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 44, incised F. 14., painted number 13, circa 1880
5¼in. (13.3cm.) high
Lot Essay
Cf. T. H. Clarke, op. cit., no. 49, for the original drawing of 1775-1778