Three Meissen Porcelain Figures

Description:

Three Meissen Porcelain Figures, Germany, 19th century, each polychrome enameled and gilded, one depicting the Rape of Proserpine, Pluto modeled carrying Proserpine over one shoulder, ht. 10 1/4; and a pair gathering fruit, modeled as a maiden supporting fruit in her apron, a lamb by her side, ht. 10; and a caped gentleman holding a basket of fruit while a dog begs below, ht. 10 5/8 in.; crossed swords marks.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Pluto: Second quality mark. Restorations to her feet, outstretched arm; damage to branches on backside.
Maiden with fruit: First quality mark. Restorations to hand holding apron and that general area of apron, to foliage and to branchers on the backside.
Gentleman: First quality mark. Restorations to hand supporting basket and branches on the backside; the dog missing half of a front leg.


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