$5,250
depicting putti at various pursuits, each raised on a circular gilt-highlighted base, marked with crossed swords in underglaze blue and various other marks. Height of tallest 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of John B. Henes, Menominee, Michigan Good, complete condition overall. The putto hammering a heart on an anvil has a restored hand. The putto with bound hands has a small overpainted chip on the base. The putto stabbing a heart with an arrow has restoration to the arrow. The blindfolded putto has been broken and restored fairly extensively (but professionally and not visibly to the naked eye). The putto using a bellows has a repaired foot. The "hobo" putto has several repairs not visible to the naked eye but visible under UV light. Dust and light surface scratches as can be expected. Additional photos available upon request.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2016-10-18
