Lot 189
  • 189

A set of two Frankenthal white porcelain statuettes of bears, 18th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Long. 12 cm., Haut. 8 cm. ; Length 4 3/4 in., height 3 1/4 in.
walking on a rocky oval base 

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. One bear with very tiny chips to the top of the ears and a small firing haircrack to the ned of the base. The other one with a small chip to the top of the left ear, three small chips to the base, and firing haircracks to the base.
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