Putto Figures
German, late 19th century: standing winged putto holding a banner
Heira BS Contract and a high-heeled slipper, on naturalistic mound with tree trunk, leaves and quiver of arrows, two-tier gilt-banded circular base, crossed swords mark in underglaze blue, impressed "147", inscribed "M.11T", 11 in.; figure of similar design of winged putto carrying covered basket, a quiver of arrows at his side, on naturalistic mound with tree trunk with berries and flowers, two-tier gilt-banded circular base, crossed swords mark in underglaze blue, impressed "59", inscribed "M.113", 12 in., both in good condition with residue of green flower putty on base rims, firing and glaze anomalies. Provenance: Each with "Zaras Palm Beach" inventory label, one inventory No. 928, the other "1977"; Collection of Kent Darling Garbee, Athens, Georgia
Condition
both in good condition with residue of green flower putty on base rims, firing and glaze anomalies