Lot Essay
See Len and Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures, London, 1987, p. 86, for similar models based on engravings for the Grenelle Fountain, Paris, designed by E. Bouchardon.
CIRCA 1750, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS TO BACK, INCISED 83. AND 34, THE GOD INSCRIBED IN BLACK 39.
Details
A PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A RIVER GOD AND GODDESS
Circa 1750, blue crossed swords marks to back, incised 83. and 34, the god inscribed in black 39.
He in puce drape, his companion in yellow-lined white drape painted with indianische Blumen, both modelled reclining against overturned urns issuing water and with bulrushes at their backs, on oval mound bases
3in. (8.2cm.) wide (2)
Circa 1750, blue crossed swords marks to back, incised 83. and 34, the god inscribed in black 39.
He in puce drape, his companion in yellow-lined white drape painted with indianische Blumen, both modelled reclining against overturned urns issuing water and with bulrushes at their backs, on oval mound bases
3in. (8.2cm.) wide (2)
Provenance
Angela, Baroness Burdette-Coutts, 335/1 and 335/2; Christie's, London, 9 May 1922, lot 213 (part)
Tom Cannon; Anderson Gallery, New York, 14 January 1928, lot 800
Lambert Collection; Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 7 January 1950, lot 208
Tom Cannon; Anderson Gallery, New York, 14 January 1928, lot 800
Lambert Collection; Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 7 January 1950, lot 208