A substantial German decorated porcelain figurine group,…
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A substantial German decorated porcelain figurine group, Unterweissbach, Thuringia, third quarter 20th century, of an eighteenth century scene of a lady in a grand carriage with driver and footman drawn by a team of four horses, all on a platform base with a crowned cartouche with putti to the front, glazed in colours and with gilt details throughout, printed mark underside. Height 31.5 cm. Width 81 cm. Depth 32 cm

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.

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