A large Meissen allegorical group of Africa
19th century
Modelled as a female blackamoor wearing an elephant headdress, seated on the back of a lion holding a sceptre and corn, raised on a rectangular base, blue crossed swords mark, incised 689, 32cm high
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£300 - £500
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Hammer price:
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£1,100 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Some restoration to both tusks and possible end of trunk of headress. Restoration to lion's right ear. Restoration to its left hind leg. Some restored firing cracks across base.
