Lot 580 Rα

Four carved sandstone putti as allegories of the seasons

Figures on scrolling plinths, carved in the round. The female figure of spring with a flower garland (H 165.5, W 46.5, D 31 cm), the female figure of summer with an apple and wheat sheaves (H 159, W 47, D 32.5 cm), the male figure of autumn with grapes (H 167, W 49, D 34 cm), the male figure of winter with a fur hat, muff, and cloak (H 169, W 47, D 34 cm). Restorations, fillings, subsequent minor breakages.
Attributed to Adam Ferdinand Tietz (1708 - 77).