English & European Ceramics & Glass - 12th October 2010
Lot 420
A matched set of Meissen figures of the Five Senses
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £3400
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Description
A matched set of Meissen figures of the Five Senses, after models by J. C. Schönheit, each personified as a lady seated with attributes pertaining to Smell, Sight, Taste, Hearing and Touch, their costumes delicately heightened with lacework, blue crossed swords marks, incised and impressed numerals, 19th century, some good restoration to two of the figures, 14cm max. (5)
Provenance: from a good private collection.
