A Meissen Group Of The Drunken Silenus, Second Half - Jul 06, 2021 | Bonhams In England
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

A MEISSEN GROUP OF THE DRUNKEN SILENUS, SECOND HALF

Related Vases & Vessels

More Items from Meissen

View More

Recommended Decorative Objects

View More
item-106260140=1
item-106260140=2
item-106260140=3
A MEISSEN GROUP OF THE DRUNKEN SILENUS, SECOND HALF
A MEISSEN GROUP OF THE DRUNKEN SILENUS, SECOND HALF
Item Details
Description
A Meissen group of The Drunken Silenus, second half 19th century
Modelled by E.A. Leuteritz, seated slumped on a donkey supported on his left by a standing figure, a nymph reclining at the front by a basket of grapes and a putto at the rear pulling the donkey's tail, the base moulded with gilt-edged scrollwork; together with a German porcelain group of Apollo in his chariot, circa 1900, after a Meissen model, 20.5cm and 22cm high, the first with crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue and incised model number 'No:2724', red painter's mark; the second with pseudo-crossed swords mark and asterisk in underglaze-blue (restored) (2)

Footnotes

Provenance:
A Private Swiss Collection of 19th century Meissen
Silenus was modelled by Leuteritz in 1849-1853 using old moulds, see S. & T. Bergmann, The Art of Meissen Figures (2010), no. 9.
Buyer's Premium
  • 27.5% up to £10,000.00
  • 25% up to £450,000.00
  • 20% above £450,000.00

A MEISSEN GROUP OF THE DRUNKEN SILENUS, SECOND HALF

Estimate £700 - £900
See Sold Price
Starting Price £350
2 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in London, England, uk
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Bonhams

Bonhams

London, United Kingdom12,351 Followers
TOP