German Kister Porcelain Figure of Cupid

Description

Kister, Germany. Porcelain figure of a cupid in disguise as a warrior, ca. 1850. Blue scepter and K mark along the underside.

Provenance: Philip Suval, Inc., New York, 14 September 1976; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 4 1/2 in x width: 2 1/4 in x depth: 2 in.

Condition

The top crest of the helmet has been restored. There is a loss to the boy's left thumb. There are small scattered losses to the gilt and glaze. Very light wear to the underside, including fleabite chips, noticeable only upon touch.

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German Kister Porcelain Figure of Cupid

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