Lot Essay
See Len and Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures, London, 1987, p. 86, for similar 18th century models emblematic of Water based on engravings for the Grenelle Fountain, Paris, designed by E. Bouchardon.
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE B. TURK
TWO MEISSEN MYTHOLOGICAL FIGURE GROUPS
LATE 19TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, VARIOUS INCISED, IMPRESSED AND PAINTED NUMERALS
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TWO MEISSEN MYTHOLOGICAL FIGURE GROUPS
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords marks, various incised, impressed and painted numerals
The first emblematic of Water, modelled as a reclining nymph before bulrushes, leaning against an overturned urn, attended by two putti capturing fish and a duck; together with a figure group of Leda and the swan, modelled seated draping garlands around the disguised Jupiter, a putto at her side, a quiver of arrows at their feet, the rocky mound base applied with flowers
7 1/8in. (18.1cm.) high, the taller (2)
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords marks, various incised, impressed and painted numerals
The first emblematic of Water, modelled as a reclining nymph before bulrushes, leaning against an overturned urn, attended by two putti capturing fish and a duck; together with a figure group of Leda and the swan, modelled seated draping garlands around the disguised Jupiter, a putto at her side, a quiver of arrows at their feet, the rocky mound base applied with flowers
7 1/8in. (18.1cm.) high, the taller (2)