Lot 121 , A Meissen porcelain figure of Venus, modelled by Paul Scheurich (1883-1945), first quarter 20th century, height 34.5cm

A Meissen porcelain figure of Venus, modelled by Paul Scheurich (1883-1945), first quarter 20th century, on a square base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark and incised model no.G.250, height 34.5cm
Estimate £300-500

Compare an identical figure sold by Bonhams, San Francisco, 20th May 2012, lot 6483.

There is a tiny glaze imperfection to the figures left thigh which is only visible from the back otherwise in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks. The crossed swords do not have a strike mark running through them, incised underneath with uppercase G.250 and a painted blue number 69.


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Sold for £700