A PARTIAL MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPID , MID TO LATE 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 8623

European Furniture, Decorative Arts, Ceramics and Silver

New York, East

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18 - 19 December 2001

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Lot 508

A PARTIAL MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPID

MID TO LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 822

Estimate

USD 500 - USD 700

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A PARTIAL MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPID
Mid to late 19th century
Modelled seated on a rocky ledge, attended by Cupid offering her a rose spray
9in. (22.9cm.) high
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