Sale 6913
London, South Kensington
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13 July 1995
Price realised
GBP 675
Estimate
A Meissen group of three cherubs emblematic of music, modelled playing the flute, the harp and singing above a rocky-mound-moulded base, enriched in colours and gilt, blue crossed swords mark, incised marks and Pressnummern -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) high (damages and slight restoration), circa 1880 See illustration
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