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Figures of architecture and astronomy
Lost Art-ID
569562
Manufaktur
KPM Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin
Formation
gegr. 1763
Title
Figures of architecture and astronomy
Datierung
1770-1772
Object type
Group of reported objects
Material / Technique
porcelain
Height
32.00 cm
Description
A pair of allegorical figures: architecture and astronomy. a) in pale yellow garments with yellow stripes, golden rosettes and pink lining; b) in white garments with purple and gold flowers and pink lining. The plinths with gold lines. Posts with gold-plated profiles. The left hand of astronomy supplements. Small repairs. Models by Wilhelm Christian Meyer, 1770-1772, for the tabletop for the Empress Catherine II of Russia. Scepter brands. Heigh of the postaments each 12.5 cm
source: Auktionskatalog Hans W. Lange, Wertvolles Kunstgewerbe, Berlin, 19.-21. Mai 1941, S. 151. Nr. 738, Taf- 85
Provenance
Collection Dr. Wilhelm Dosquet, Berlin, 19th-21st May 1941 Auction Hans W. Lange, Berlin
Published since
Contact
Dr. Sibylle Ehringhaus
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