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Lot 571

Rare Five Piece Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Figural Set, Allegories of the Senses

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

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German, probably 19th century, including allegories of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing, after models by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, crossed swords maker's mark and incised model numbers to base, largest 11-1/8 x 7 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina

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Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina

good overall condition, some wear commensurate with age and use; sight with firing cracks as made, one notably to neck, restoration to spyglass and beak of eagle; smell with break and loss to handle of censer, some loss to roses; touch with repair and restoration to hand, lobster, and wrestling putti; taste with firing crack as made, monkey with areas of repair and retouch (see blacklight photos), child with small break and loss to spoon; hearing with repair and restoration to neck of lute and proper left hand, cloak, and stag's antlers Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.