Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Meissen Porcelain Bacchus Spirit Barrel On Stand
- Price realized
- $1,905
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,000 – $3,000
- Hammer price
- $1,500
- Category
- Dolls, Dollhouses & Figurines
- Sold
- June 9, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 4 - June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event
Lot description
Meissen parcel gilt porcelain spirit barrel on stand, depicting the Greek god Bacchus seated on barrel, adorned with raised grape vine motifs and hand-painted Kauffahrtei harbor scenes, rising on tripartite stand with three seated putti holding various feast-related items, ending on scrolled feet, blue underglaze crossed swords mark, incised 355, stamped 28 and numbered 5 in red paint underfoot, UV examination revealing professional and glue restorations to Bacchus' torso, arms, and left leg, top opening of barrel, and the feet of two putti, overall: approx 18.25"h, 10"w, 9.5"d, 10lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.