Saturn with 3 Amorettes,
the Roman god of agriculture standing in the centre and watching his hourglass, on the left a seated putto emptying a cornucopia with jewels, gold and precious stones, on the right 2 boys, 1 boy with light turquoise loincloth, the other one dressed in black leather covers, they work the mountain with hammer and burin to find gold and silver mines, base with gold-heightened leaf rocailles, height 19.5 cm, length 15 cm
Meissen, blue crossed swords mark on unglazed base, second half of the 19th century, model no. 4, former no. 13, red painter no. 49, model by Michel Victor Acier c. 1770 (Ru)
Saturnus (Saturn) Roman God, overthrown and by his son Jupiter (Zeus), he arrives in Latium, where Janus welcomes him. Under his and Janus’ rule, mankind experiences its golden age. To commemorate this, the festivities called Saturnalia were celebrated on 17 December with a meal at the expense of the State.
Lit.:
Bergmann A1-Z99, p. 177, cat no. 341;
Specialist: Ursula Rohringer
Ursula Rohringer
+43-1-515 60-382
ursula.rohringer@dorotheum.at
05.11.2020 - 14:00
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EUR 2,000.- to EUR 3,000.-
Saturn with 3 Amorettes,
the Roman god of agriculture standing in the centre and watching his hourglass, on the left a seated putto emptying a cornucopia with jewels, gold and precious stones, on the right 2 boys, 1 boy with light turquoise loincloth, the other one dressed in black leather covers, they work the mountain with hammer and burin to find gold and silver mines, base with gold-heightened leaf rocailles, height 19.5 cm, length 15 cm
Meissen, blue crossed swords mark on unglazed base, second half of the 19th century, model no. 4, former no. 13, red painter no. 49, model by Michel Victor Acier c. 1770 (Ru)
Saturnus (Saturn) Roman God, overthrown and by his son Jupiter (Zeus), he arrives in Latium, where Janus welcomes him. Under his and Janus’ rule, mankind experiences its golden age. To commemorate this, the festivities called Saturnalia were celebrated on 17 December with a meal at the expense of the State.
Lit.:
Bergmann A1-Z99, p. 177, cat no. 341;
Specialist: Ursula Rohringer
Ursula Rohringer
+43-1-515 60-382
ursula.rohringer@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 05.11.2020 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 29.10. - 05.11.2020 |