European Decor & Design Online
Description:
Meissen Porcelain Classical Figure Group of the Rape of Proserpine, Germany, late 19th century, polychrome enameled and gilded, modeled as Hades carrying Proserpine away on his shoulder, underglaze crossed swords mark, ht. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-300
Professional restoration to two legs and two arms.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
GermanyElizabeth Haff
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Old Masters & 19th Century
508-970-3206
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Kathleen M. Leland
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Modern & Contemporary Art
508-970-3206
James Leighton
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Fine Photographs
508-970-3206
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.