South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 6 February 2012

Part 2 - Jewellery & Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 14 482
Lot 361
  • A Meissen figure group of Europa and The Bull, after the model by JJ Kändler, late 19th/early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 14 482

About this Item

A Meissen figure group of Europa and The Bull, after the model by JJ Kändler, late 19th/early 20th century

the scantily clad nymph modelled seated on the back of the disguised Jupiter, flanked by kneeling and seated attendant maidens, one offering Europa a flower taken from a basket, on an oval rocaille-moulded base, restorations, crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised no 2697, impressed 140, 22cm high

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