Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 196
Meissen Allegorical Figure Group
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1900, Earth from series of four elements designed in 18th century by M.V. Acier and J.J. Schoenheit, showing Cybele seated on a lion cradling a cornucopia and surrounded by young female attendant and three putti with various attributes displayed on a rocky base, underglaze blue painted crossed swords mark, incised D83 and 96, impressed 163, 9-1/2 in., several arms/hands restored on figures, portion of lion's tail restored, edges of applied flowers are rough, putto with garland faces opposite direction, Cybele holds flower in upraised hand rather than key, putto nearest lion's head missing rake, some discoloration in repairs
several arms/hands restored on figures, portion of lion's tail restored, edges of applied flowers are rough, putto with garland faces opposite direction, Cybele holds flower in upraised hand rather than key, putto nearest lion's head missing rake, some discoloration in repairs
