Lot Essay
Cf. The Mary Hudson Trust, Christie's, New York, 31 October 2000, lot 20 for an 18th century example emblematic of Spring and a 19th century example emblematic of Fall
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PROPERTY FROM THE HARRY KREINESS COLLECTION
A MEISSEN (MARCOLINI) FIGURE GROUP OF PUTTI EMBLEMATIC OF FALL
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, DOT AND STAR MARK
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A MEISSEN (MARCOLINI) FIGURE GROUP OF PUTTI EMBLEMATIC OF FALL
Third quarter 18th century, blue crossed swords, dot and star mark
Modelled as four Bacchic putti frolicking about a goat, the rocaille-moulded base enriched in gilt and applied with grapes
7in. (17.8cm.) wide
Third quarter 18th century, blue crossed swords, dot and star mark
Modelled as four Bacchic putti frolicking about a goat, the rocaille-moulded base enriched in gilt and applied with grapes
7in. (17.8cm.) wide