Allegory of Trade Cupid Group by C.C. Punct for Meissen, Germany, 1763

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Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Two scantily clad, winged cherubs conducting business: one examining a long, … Read more Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Two scantily clad, winged cherubs conducting business: one examining a long, folded piece of cloth, the other resting one knee on a parcel that has already been tied up ready for collection; in the background, a barrel of stock; in the foreground, a measuring rod on the floor. On a meadow-themed plinth with sculpted floral and foliage motifs, accented with gilded rocaille decoration. The porcelain group also rests on a matching tall, carved and gilded antique wooden plinth, depicting rocks and foliage.

Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Made 1763-1773 Material: White porcelain, glossy finish, gilded carved wood Technique: Handmade and finest hand painting Size: Figure group: Height: 12,5 cm / 4.92 in Width: 12,0 cm / 4.72 in Depth: 9,0 cm / 3.54 in Wooden pedestal: Height: 6,0 cm / 2.36 in Width: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in Depth: 13,0 cm / 5.11 in Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark with dot mark / First quality Model number 2903 / Painter's mark O Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen - Figures, Model Numbers 1 - 3000, Erlangen Germany 2017, catalog number 1987, on page 444. Condition: Very good This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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