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May Premier Auction: Day 2

Sat, May 20, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 22, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1065

Pair of Meissen Figurines Depicting the Four Seasons

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
German, early 19th century, each with gilt filigree metal mount around base, both with underglaze blue painted crossed swords, winter/spring incised number "1239", summer/fall incised number "1236", 10-1/4 in.. Provenance: Estate of Katherine Tegzes, Lenoir City, Tennessee

Condition

"spring" basket and part of ribbons missing, drapery on thigh repaired; "winter" some tree leaves missing and others chipped; "summer" grape leaves in hand are missing or damaged, "fall" with replaced scythe, wheat stalks damaged, drapery behind figure repaired; possible additional repairs are not visible by blacklighting