Statue (figural group) consisting of Europa seated on a flower be-decked bull with two maidens positioned on base: Europa has legs crossed, right hand holds bull's horn, left hand around neck holding flower; yellow drapery surrounds body; brown bull, head raised; Europa gazes at left maiden; maiden kneeling on right leg, arms outstretched; red, green drapery with floral skirt; basket of flowers; seated maiden with arms outstretched around bull's neck; she wears pink floral drapery; oval base in salmon, green tones with gilt scrolls; hollow bottom with two form holes; mark appears on bottom in cobalt blue "E/(crossed swords)".
Artwork Details
Medium
Porcelain
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1899
Date made: r. 1868 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
9-1/4 in
Width
8-1/4 in
Depth
5 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 5 in. (23.5 x 21 x 12.7 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Europa's fingers repaired; random chips on other figures; ear of bull broken, flaking off base.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor