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Figurine Emblematic of Autumn

This is a figure made by Frankenthal in the 18th century. The figurine is meant to represent autumn / Fall but apparently also the zodiac sign libra at the same time. I could not find this one in any of my books or anywhere else for that matter so definitely not a common example! The figure is superbly modeled and hand painted. Wearing a long flowing robe with little puce flowers on it, is holding a cornucopia filled with grapes and fruit in the left hand and an apple in the right hand. There are grape vines around the top of the head as well as around the neck and mid section. A plaque with a raised scale in the center of the chest often shown to represent Libra the zodiac sign that happens to be in the Fall. Nice pink boots with green laces and a typical base for this maker with gold scrolls around it. The figurine is 7 inches tall, 3.25 inches wide and 3.625 inches deep. It is marked with the CT under the crown in under glaze blue underneath as well as an incised number 2 as shown. The figurine displays superbly but does have some top of the line restorations to it that are impossible to spot. I looked all over and here is what I think they are - a chip to the back bottom of the robe, the right outstretched arm, the bottom end of the cornucopia and maybe the front leg on the upper portion. There are dmages as one would expect to the grape vines and leaves. It's a great looking figurine! Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $999
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