188 - Magnificent Meissen porcelain pendulum clock depicting allegories of the four seasons

Magnificent Meissen porcelain pendulum clock depicting allegories of the four seasons On a matching, trapezoidal base. The curved body rises from three volute feet and features highly sculpted rocaille motifs in high relief, adorned with applied flowers and foliage. Below and crowning the volutes are cherubs wearing fur-lined capes and holding a fire bowl, a sickle and a sheaf of wheat, a garland and wreath of flowers, and a wine goblet, personifying the four seasons. Scattered flower decoration. Polychrome painting with gold. Soft pink and sea-green color scheme. Designed by Ernst August Leuteritz. Model No. 2172. Round clock case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Minimally restored; Restored; crossed swords mark. Height 48 cm. Base 42.5 cm x 20 cm. Total height 58.5 cm. See Cat. Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufactory at Meissen, 1904, plate 45, 2172. A splendid porcelain mantel clock on a base with allegories of the four seasons modeled by E. A. Leuteritz. Minor chipping. Restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Second half of the 19th century.