Title: Set of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines – The Four Seasons
Description: 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines – Set of the Four Seasons

We are pleased to offer for sale a finely modelled set of four Meissen porcelain figures representing the Four Seasons, produced in the 19th century and based on mid-18th century designs by Friedrich Elias Meyer, one of Meissen’s principal sculptors.
Each figure is hand-painted and stands on a scroll-moulded base with gilt detailing, capturing the classical iconography of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Spring is depicted as a maiden holding a garland of flowers; Summer carries a wheatsheaf and sickle; Autumn takes the form of a youthful Bacchic figure with a goblet and grapes; Winter is represented by a bearded man in a fur-lined robe, warming himself beside a flaming urn.
The set exhibits the fine craftsmanship, painterly precision, and sculptural elegance typical of Meissen’s 19th-century production.

Each figure bears the underglaze blue crossed swords mark, with impressed model numbers and decorator’s marks to the base.

Condition:
Good decorative condition overall.
Some restoration and minor losses as follows: Spring with restoration to the flower garland and one arm; Summer with restoration to the left-hand thumb and a small loss to the top of the wheatsheaf; Autumn with restoration to the right foot and minor chips to the laurel wreath; Winter in very good condition with a small rub to the paint on one finger.
All figures structurally sound with no major breaks.
Colours and gilding remain strong and well preserved.
Condition: Used
Delivery option: Collection & Delivery
Location: WR1
Category: Antiques