Lot 11 , A large Meissen ‘Elements’ ewer, emblematic of air, late 19th century

A large Meissen ‘Elements’ ewer, emblematic of air, late 19th century, the draped handle surmounted by winged putto playing a bagpipe, the spout with bands of brightly coloured feathers above a winged putto head and painted scattered insects, the body moulded with birds among clouds flanked by applied figures of Juno with a peacock and Zephyr the foot moulded with feathers and applied with a flying putto holding a dove, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, incised no. 327, impressed 51, 67cm high
£3,000-5,000

Sold for £5,500