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Meissen porcelain group depicting the abduction of Europa* seated on a white bull accompanied by two young women.
Model by J.J. Kandler and J.F. Eberlein from 1750.
Blue mark with two crossed swords under the base.
Circa 1752, mid 18th century.
Height: 22,5 cm; Width: 20 cm.
The left arm of the kneeling young woman on the left has been reattached, and the chip is repeated on the back of the tunic.
* Jupiter is in love with Europa, the legendary princess and daughter of the King of Phoenicia. He approaches her transformed into a white bull. She crowns him, flatters him and sits on him. The bull immediately carries her off to Crete. Europa will have three children by Jupiter. The bull becomes one of the signs of the zodiac.
Cf. Y.Adams, Meissen Figures 1730-1775 The Kandler Period, Schiffer publishing Ltd 2001, n°385 p. 141.
Delevery information :
We work with Fedex, UPS and DHL for France, Europe, US, and rest of the world.
Cost to ship : 40 to 200 euros.
Delivery time : 8 to 10 days max.
Delivery free for Paris.
