Title: Meissen Bound Cupid Porcelain Figure by Paul Helmig, c.1900
Description: Meissen Bound Cupid Porcelain Figure by Paul Helmig, c.1900


We are pleased to offer a fine Meissen porcelain figure of ‘Bound Cupid’ (Gefesselter Amor), model R123, designed by Paul Helmig in 1898 and dating to circa 1900.

The figure depicts a winged Cupid with a sorrowful expression, bound to a tree trunk by trailing garlands of finely modelled pink roses.
An empty red and gilt quiver rests at his feet.
Raised upon a naturalistically modelled rocaille base with gilt highlights.

Finely modelled and hand painted in polychrome enamels, with extensive applied floral decoration.

Underglaze blue Meissen crossed-swords mark to the underside, together with incised model number R123 and impressed number.

Height: 18 cm

In good antique condition.
There is a very small chip to a toe on the right foot, an old well-executed repair to the hand, and a very minor nibble to one of the applied flowers.
Otherwise very well preserved, particularly considering the extensive and delicate applied floral decoration.
Condition: Used
Delivery/collection options: this lot is available for collection in person or delivery via courier
Location: WR1
Category: Antiques