07-19-201407-19-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Meissen Porcelain Figures of Putti

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$800$650
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Two Meissen Porcelain Figures of Putti, Saxony, 20th century, each polychrome enamel-decorated and gilt-accented, and with first quality crossed swords marks, one modeled as a putto working in a garden and personifying earth from an elements series, incised "C100," the other modeled with two putti writing in a book, incised "C36," ht. to 4 5/8 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Earth with small glaze flake to hair. Restoration to hand holding pen.


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