Lot Essay
Emmerich Andresen was appointed to succeed Leuteritz in 1886. He had studied sculpture in Hamburg and later in Dresden under Haehnel. The world of allegory was dear to him.
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MARKED WITH UNDERGLAZE BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, INCISED O183, IMPRESSED 100, 14 IN RED, CIRCA 1890
Details
A large Meissen porcelain figure of a classical maiden allegorical of the Arts
MARKED WITH UNDERGLAZE BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, INCISED O183, IMPRESSED 100, 14 IN RED, CIRCA 1890
Modelled by E. Andresen, gilt and painted in colours, modelled standing holding a pen and paper scroll, leaning against a pedestal with male busts and an architectural drawing, the rocaille base with a harp and a painter's palette
48 cm. high
MARKED WITH UNDERGLAZE BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, INCISED O183, IMPRESSED 100, 14 IN RED, CIRCA 1890
Modelled by E. Andresen, gilt and painted in colours, modelled standing holding a pen and paper scroll, leaning against a pedestal with male busts and an architectural drawing, the rocaille base with a harp and a painter's palette
48 cm. high
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