Sold for:
$1,476
$1,476
Four Meissen Porcelain Motto Figures, Germany, late 19th century, each in polychrome pastel hues, featuring an amorous cherub with phrase inscribed at base: "Je les unis," the figure wearing laurel of roses; "Je les couronne," the figure guarding a heart with floral wreath in hand; "Je les enflamme," the figure with a torch in hand; and "Je les ramene," the figure holding a floral garland in the air, each with blue crossed swords mark, ht. 5 1/2 to 5 7/8 in. Provenance: Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum; sold to benefit the acquisition fund.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-07
