£850
MEISSEN CENTREPIECE - DANCE OF THE HORAE. A large 19thc Meissen centrepiece now converted into a lamp, titled the 'Dance of the Horae' modelled with five classical figures and holding a garland of flowers, on a large circular base with painted and applied flowers and foliage. The centre now mounted with a three branch lamp fitting, a brass mount around the base with beaded border, and with a large shade. With painted factory mark and incised marks to the base, various damages and restoration. 91cms high to the top of the light fitting.
The centre would originally have had a central figure which has been replaced with the metal light fitting, the column has also been damaged and restored, the lamp fitting is a little loose at the moment.
Figures, one has a foot restored, one figure with restored foot and leg, one figure has restored arms, one figure has a restored arm and the head has been broken off and repaired, some figures have been re glued to the base, and one has some restoration to the base of the cloak, some chips to the flowers on the base.
Base, beading is loose, needs re wiring.
Garland of flowers, some chips in places.
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