A MEISSEN PAIR OF FIGURES OF 'NIGHT' AND 'DAY' LATE 19TH CENTURY

Estimate

18,000 - 22,000 USD

bidding is closed

Description

height of 'Night' 20 1/2 in.
52.1 cm

each modelled standing on an orb, 'Night' wearing a flowing blue cloak and a gold crown of stars accompanied by an owl, 'Day' wearing pink drapery and sun rays in his hair beside a bird perched above a sunflower, both with cancelled crossed swords marks, and incised numerals. Some minor chips and restoration.