555 Washington Ave, Ste 129
St. Louis, MO 63101
United States
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Apr 15, 2023
MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE GROUP
The Rape of Europa
German, late 19th century, porcelain. Originally designed by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, from 1695 to 1749, depicting the abduction of Europe, of the goddess astride a bull, attendants with flowers at her feet. Underglaze blue crossed swords mark, impressed and incised numbers.
8 x 8 in. (20.3 x 20.3 cm.)
Restoration to the back of Europa's cape, Europa's upper body and to the cow horns. Chipping to flowers.
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