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189 - Large ceremonial girandole with allegories of the elements from Meissen. A curving, upward-rising base supported by robust volutes, featuring three seated putti, each holding an eel trap, a cornucopia, or a bird, representing the elements of water, earth, and air. A three-sided, rocaille-shaped baluster shaft, crowned by a putto holding a sword and a dragon, symbolizing the element of fire. Extending from this are six curved candlestick arms with vase-shaped sockets above leaf-like wax catchers. On all sides, a rich relief decoration in sea green and rose, featuring rocaille, foliage, and shell motifs, and adorned with finely sculpted floral tendrils. Circumferentially on the body, within gold-outlined reserves, are framed, colorful bouquets of flowers, scattered blossoms, and insects. Polychrome painting with rich gold accents. Designed by Ernst August Leuteritz. Model No. C 175. Minimally restored; Insignificantly restored; crossed swords mark. Height: 86 cm.
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€3,600 - 7,200Sale fees
Large ceremonial girandole with allegories of the elements from Meissen. A curving, upward-rising base supported by robust volutes, featuring three seated putti, each holding an eel trap, a cornucopia, or a bird, representing the elements of water, earth, and air. A three-sided, rocaille-shaped baluster shaft, crowned by a putto holding a sword and a dragon, symbolizing the element of fire. Extending from this are six curved candlestick arms with vase-shaped sockets above leaf-like wax catchers. On all sides, a rich relief decoration in sea green and rose, featuring rocaille, foliage, and shell motifs, and adorned with finely sculpted floral tendrils. Circumferentially on the body, within gold-outlined reserves, are framed, colorful bouquets of flowers, scattered blossoms, and insects. Polychrome painting with rich gold accents. Designed by Ernst August Leuteritz. Model No. C 175. Minimally restored; Insignificantly restored; crossed swords mark. Height: 86 cm. A large six-armed candelabra with figures of cupids representing the elements water, earth, air, and fire, modeled by E. A. Leuteritz. Minor chipping. Insignificantly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Second half of the 19th century.
Auction details
International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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