Large Mythological Figurine from Meissen, 1870

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Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and … Read more Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loins, kneeling on a rock and using a puttos help to pull ashore the childlike triton, a hybrid of human and fish, caught in a large heavy net, holding his triton horn in his hand. Very detailed rock base decorated with various plants and animals: reeds, a frog, various shells, fish\. and gold rim. Very finely modeled bodies and faces in successful proportions. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Made ca. 1870 Material: White porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade and finest hand painting Size: Height: 28,0 cm / 11.02 inches Width: 23,0 cm / 9.05 inches Depth: 17,0 cm / 6.69 inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark circa 1870, 'Pommels on hilts' / First quality Model number C 35 / Former's number 125 / Painter's number 20 This piece has an attribution mark,
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