Lot 250
  • 250

A Kloster Veilsdorf figure group of the Three Graces, circa 1780

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • 24.8cm., 9 3/4 in. high
modelled as a pair of maidens wearing loose drapery painted with flowers, supporting a putto on their shoulders, holding a garland of flowers between them, the third maiden kneeling behind them, on a shaped grey marbled base,

Condition

Two sections of flower garland lacking, the kneeling figure at back with left foot lacking. Figure in left of illustration with right hand cleanly re-stuck, Figure in right of illustration with lower section of forearm cleanly re-stuck.
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Catalogue Note

An example of this rare model was sold in these rooms, 18th November 1969, lot 137 and a further example was sold at Christie's London, 8th December 2005, lot 140.