Premier and Emporium Auctions
Fri, May 15, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 182
Meissen Figure Representing Sense of Sight
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
German, 19th century, woman with telescope flanked by bird and boy with magnifying glass, after the model by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, Meissen blue crossed swords mark to base, incised "1035" on base, 11-1/4 in.Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia
scattered surface scratches, areas of paint and gilt retouch throughout, retouch and restorations to boy's hand and lantern, woman's hand and telescope, and bird wing, cracks to boy's hand, leg, and woman's leg, wear and tape residue to base
Condition
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