MEISSEN, ALLEGORY OF PAINTING, PORCELAIN FIGURE

Meissen Manufactory (German, founded 1710), marks used 1815-1924. Allegorical porcelain figure depicting three putti with the tools of the art of painting, after the original modeled by Michel Victor Acier (German, 1736-1799), model #5, former 122, painted crossed swords and impressed numbers. Note: The originals were from an allegorical series created for the Empress Catherine II of Russia.

Provenance: Private Collection of Joanne Kelly, Belmont, California.

Approximate dimensions: h. 7.25", w. 7", d. 4.5".
Condition: Damage to brushes, no apparent restorations.