Lot 1321 D α

A Meissen porcelain figure of Neptune

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 12:00 - Decorative Arts
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €

A Meissen porcelain figure of Neptune

Depicting the god Neptune dressed in a drapery and with a crown of reeds, standing on a shell upon a shallow square plinth. Unglazed base with blue crossed swords mark. Both arms, the hands, and one lappet of the drapery restored, the trident is an addition. H 23.3 cm.
Third quarter 18th C., model attributed to Johann Friedrich Eberlein.

Provenance

Collection of Renate and Tono Dreßen.