CIRCA 1750-55, EACH WITH BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS

Details

A SET OF FOUR MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS EMBLEMATIC OF THE SEASONS
CIRCA 1750-55, EACH WITH BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
Each figure holding a symbol of their season, the rocaille molded candlesticks applied with flowers, sheaves of wheat, grapes and icicles
11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.) high

Provenance

Acquired from J. Rochelle Thomas, London, January 1947, by David & Peggy Rockefeller as a gift for Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, New York, 1947-48.
The Estate of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, acquired 1958.

Literature

D. Fennimore et al., The David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection: Decorative Arts, New York, 1992, vol. IV, pp. 40-41, no. 14.

Special notice

On occasion, Christie's has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction, the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the work. This is known as a minimum price guarantee. This is a lot where Christie’s holds a direct financial guarantee interest.

Brought to you by

General Enquiries

rockefeller@christies.com +1 212 636 2000

Lot Essay

For two of these models, Summer and Autumn, at Waddeson Manor, see R.J. Charleston, The James A. de Rothschild Collection at Waddeson Manor, Meissen and Continental Porcelain, London, 1971, pp. 122-3, no. 35.

More from The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part II

View All