Lot Essay
See T.H. Clarke, Marcolini Meissen Figures Engraved by Friedrich Elsasser 1785-1792, London, 1988, p. 53, fig. 191 for an engraving and discussion on this piece. Noted here as a pair to the preceding lot.
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LATE 19TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, INCISED J.70. AND 3.N., AND PAINTED 2., AFTER A MODEL BY JÜCHTZER
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A MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP, 'AMORS FESSELUNG'
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, incised J.70. and 3.N., and painted 2., after a model by Jüchtzer
Modelled in the round with Cupid being unteathered by a seated classical maiden, another maiden at her side feeding billing doves, a wreath, bow and quiver at their feet, on a gilt enriched moulded oval base
13½in. (34.3cm.) wide
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, incised J.70. and 3.N., and painted 2., after a model by Jüchtzer
Modelled in the round with Cupid being unteathered by a seated classical maiden, another maiden at her side feeding billing doves, a wreath, bow and quiver at their feet, on a gilt enriched moulded oval base
13½in. (34.3cm.) wide