Sophie von der Goltz
Head of Sale
Lot 97
A Meissen figure of a putto with a caged hen, circa 1760; together with a Meissen figure of a lady at a spinet emblematic of 'hearing', late 19th century
7 – 8 July 2022, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£600 - £800
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Sebastian Kuhn
Department Director
Nette Megens
Head of Department, Director
A Meissen figure of a putto with a caged hen, circa 1760; together with a Meissen figure of a lady at a spinet emblematic of 'hearing', late 19th century
The putto reclining on a base with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, wearing a lilac cloak with flower sprigs; the seated lady wearing a lace-edged bonnet and dress, on a shaped rectangular base with neo-classical border, the first: 13.5cm across base; the second: 12.5cm high; crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, the second with incised model number E.1 and impressed numerals (toes of putto and lacework chipped) (2)
