Bidspirit auction | Europa auf dem Stier -

Europa auf dem Stier - Johann Friedrich Eberlein, Meissen 1880-1924 - Europe on the bull - Johann Friedrich Eberlein Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen 1880-1924. Porcelain, white, glazed. Polychrome painted. Partially decorated in gold. Blue pommel mark under the glaze. 1st choice. Incised model no. 2697. embosser no. 125. red painter's no. 13. h. 22 cm, l. 20 cm. - Lit.: Meissen figurines, vol. III 1, model numbers 1 - 3000, Erlangen 2017, cat. Model by Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695-1749) 1748, sculptor and modeler, since 1735 second sculptor and employee of Johann Joachim Kaendler at the manufactory. - Condition: Europa's left foot restored, the seated figure's right arm restored and several toes bumped, missing leaves, flowers, foliage (partially restored), one basket handle missing, gilding minimally rubbed, large fire crack in the base area.