A SET OF FOUR MEISSEN ALLEGORICAL FIGURES OF 'THE SEASONS' CIRCA 1750-1755

each modelled as a putto seated on a a waisted square pedestal.

Jan van Dam, Berlin
Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired from the above in 1917

Spring: Several minor chips to the edges of flowers and leaves in her hands. Winter: There are two chipped sections of the rim of the brazier in his hand, which is visible from the online catalogue illustration; the tip of his right index finger has a very small chip. Autumn: His right arm is broken off from his shoulder down; the piece is now retained. Summer: The tip of her sickle is broken off; there are several minor chips to the edges of her sheaf of corn.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Three similar figures of Summer, Winter and Autumn were sold at Christie's, South Kensington, April 20, 1995, lot 259. A similar set of four figures were also sold at Sotheby's, New York, October 21, 1980, lot 219.