Meissen Porcelain Figural Candelabra, Late 19th Century
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- 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.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
A large German porcelain two handle urn in the manner of Carl Thieme, Potschappel, 19th century, in three sections, the sides profusely decorated with courtship scenes and encrusted with polychrome flowers, the cover surmounted by a seated female holding a
A pair of 9ct gold Edwardian style gem set earrings; chandelier drops set with round cut peridots and amethysts and seed pearls to post and butterfly fittings, length 36 mm
A pair of Straits Chinese diamond pendant earrings, set throughout with rose cut diamonds. 14ct yellow gold. Weight 9.03 grams. Length 6 cm. Width 2 cm. Hook attachments.
A pair of Derby figural two branch candelabra, English 19th century, 29 cm high