Lot Essay
The classical maidens probably are the twin Venuses who represent Sacred and Profane Love or Truth and Mercy.
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AND PURPLE 24, INDISTINCT C.. IN RED SCRIPT
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A Meissen porcelain mythological group
EARLY 20TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AND PURPLE 24, INDISTINCT C.. IN RED SCRIPT
Modelled with Cupid holding a flower garland and a nude maiden seated on a cloud flanked by a standing scantily clad maiden, the oval base with two billing doves, enhanced in gilt (small chips, one arm of Cupid restuck)
20.5 cm. high
EARLY 20TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AND PURPLE 24, INDISTINCT C.. IN RED SCRIPT
Modelled with Cupid holding a flower garland and a nude maiden seated on a cloud flanked by a standing scantily clad maiden, the oval base with two billing doves, enhanced in gilt (small chips, one arm of Cupid restuck)
20.5 cm. high
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