Fontaine's Auction Gallery: Exceptional Lighting, Antiques, Clocks, Watches & Mission Au: Lot 416
LARGE AUSTRIAN FIGURAL PORCELAIN BUST OF A MAIDEN
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This is a very elegant and finely detailed bust of a young woman, she wears a large feathered hat exposing long curly hair on her shoulders; her dress is tied in the front with a heart pendent, has green shoulder straps and full ruffles on her arms. A small putti poses as her conscience and whispers in her ear. On a metallic purple platform studded with white roses. The combination of both glossy and matte finishes are used to enhance the quality of this piece; partially illegible mark on the base reads "Turn Wien". Heavily repaired with multiple chips and losses visible.
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Auction House
Auction Title
Exceptional Lighting, Antiques, Clocks, Watches & Mission Au
Auction Date
21 November 2009
Location
1485 West Housatonic
Pittsfield, MA
USA
01201
Phone: 413.448.8922
Fax: 413 442 1550
Email: jobrien@fontaineauction.com
Pittsfield, MA, USA
