A LARGE MEISSEN MYTHOLOGICAL HUNTING GROUP late 19th century

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

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Description

height overall 13 1/4 in. (33.6cm)

modelled in six sections as the 'Calydonian Boar Hunt' with the central figure of Atalanta seated on a high rockwork base above Meleager and the boar, surrounded by several other hunters with their hounds and a slain stag, all fitted on a shaped wooden base, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, incised model number A 66 and various painted numerals. Minor chips and restoration. 7 pieces.

Exhibited

Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio, on loan, 1996-2004