Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 12th February 2013

Lot 195

Four Meissen miniature busts 2nd half 18th century

Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £650

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Description

Four Meissen miniature busts 2nd half 18th century, two of female Seasons (Spring and Summer) with flowers or corn in their hair, one of a satyr with pointed ears protruding from his greying hair, the last of Neptune wearing a small gold coronet, all raised on tapering plinths with gilt highlights to the moulded detailing, blue crossed swords marks and some incised marks, 8.5cm max. (4)