Dresden "The Rape of Europe" Porcelain Figurine Group
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DESCRIPTION: Dresden Porcelain "The Rape of Europe" Figurine Group. Sculpture depicts Europa sitting on a bull which is metamorphosed Greek God Zeus who had fallen in love with her (for this reason Zeus had prepared kidnapping which was finally successful). - Two maidens are presenting flowers to Europa / a basket filled with flowers is visible on ground. The figurines are hand painted in various colours shades. The flowers held by the maidens are excellently sculptured as well as delicately painted. The figurines are based on oval support decorated with Rocaille ornaments. Sculpture was designed by designer Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695 - 1749). Eberlein was a German sculptor,
CIRCA: 19th Century.
ORIGIN: Germany.
DIMENSIONS: H: 9" W: 8 1/2" D: 5 1/2".
CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CIRCA: 19th Century.
ORIGIN: Germany.
DIMENSIONS: H: 9" W: 8 1/2" D: 5 1/2".
CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Dresden "The Rape of Europe" Porcelain Figurine Group
Estimate $100 - $1,000
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