personifications of the 4 seasons, textile lampshade;
porcelain, enamel paints, gilt; electrified, traces of reproduction;
beige fabric lampshade on wire frame; height 63 cm (with lampshade), base diameter 18 cm;
Signed: cobalt in glaze crossed swords.
Germany - Meissen or imitation - Dresden?, 19th/20th century.
The stem of the lamp in the form of a stem set on a rocky circular base, with artistic decoration with rocaillas, flowers and leafy volutes. Around the base on two levels groups of half-naked putti symbolizing the seasons: a putto in a pelisse warming his hands over a fire (Winter), a pair of putti with a flower garland and a basket of flowers (Spring), a pair: a boy sleeping on a sheaf and a girl in a wreath of ears (Summer) , putti: with a chalice, in a wreath of vines and with a basket of fruit (Autumn).
Clear references to Meissen designs by Kaendler and Leuteritz.
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