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Ahlden/Aller - 9-09-2023

Allegorical Figure Group "The Air"

867 100.00

From the series "Four Elements" irregular, relief-like ascending cloud pedestal. In the center sits a winged Chronos holding a scythe, representing time, with a purple cloth surrounded by cupids with bellows, with a blowpipe and soap bubbles accompanied by a peacock or with a flower basket and garland. On the reverse side, another Amorette hovers above the clouds, carrying a bird. Polychrome painting with gold staffage. Possibly Michel Victor Acier. Model no. D 82. Small firing cracks. Insignificant restoration/chipping. Sword mark. Height 22.5 cm. 25 cm x 20 cm. See P. von Spee, Klassizistische Porzellanplastik der Meissener Manufaktur (Diss.), Bonn, 2004, cat. no. 54, p. 257. A porcelain figure group with Chronos and cupids as an allegory of "The Air". Meissen. 2nd half of the 19th century.

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