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Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey - Figure 2724

$ 950.39

Availability: 94 in stock
  • Age: Late 19th century
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Featured Refinements: Meissen Figure
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • Country of Origin: Germany
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Brand: MEISSEN
  • Condition: Used
  • Material: Porzellan , Porcelaine , Porcellana , porcelain
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Object Type: Figurine

    Description

    Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey -  Figure 2724
    MANUFACTURE: Meissen (GERMANY)
    NAME: Silenus on Donkey
    YEAR: 1850 - 1924
    SCULPTOR: Friederich Elias Meyer in 1760, reworked by Ernst August Leuteritz ca. 1850
    NUMBER: 2724
    CONDITION: Base bottom appears to have had restoration as shown in last photo. Discoloration on right arm and leg of Silenus. Maiden's hand (near grape basket) chipped. Please review images with care and zoom in. Ask any questions you may have prior to commitment to purchase.
    HEIGHT: 8 1/2 inch / 21 cm
    WIDTH: 9 inch / 23 cm
    DEEP: 5 inch / 13 cm
    Meissen 19th Century grouping depicting the figure of a drunken Silenius on a donkey supported by his Foster son Bacches, the patron of grape growing,  merriment and wine in Greek Mythology. Originally created by Friederich Elias Meyer in 1760. This group also includes a draped Bacchante feeding grapes to the donkey, whilst a mischievous putto pulls the donkey's tail. Also there is an attendant supporting the drunken Silenus.
    This grouping is marked with Meissen crossed swords, first quality and inscribed with the model number 2724. Tremendous detail.