A MEISSEN GROUPING HERCULES & THE CALEDONIA BULL
The sculptural group depicting Hercules wearing the lion's skin who presses a bull to the ground with his knee. The oval pedestal is decorated with gilding. Modeled by J.J. Kändler. Marked on the bottom with Meissen's crossed swords in underglaze blue. Ca. mid 18th century.
Dimensions: H: 5 1/2 in., (14 cm.) L: 6 1/4 in., (16 cm.)
Condition: Very good with a small chip
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The sculptural group depicting Hercules wearing the lion's skin who presses a bull to the ground with his knee. The oval pedestal is decorated with gilding. Modeled by J.J. Kändler. Marked on the bottom with Meissen's crossed swords in underglaze blue. Ca. mid 18th century.
Dimensions: H: 5 1/2 in., (14 cm.) L: 6 1/4 in., (16 cm.)
Condition: Very good with a small chip
