Bidspirit auction | Sitzendorf Pluto and Proserpina Figural

Sitzendorf Pluto and Proserpina Figural Group - Maker/Artist: Sitzendorf porcelain factory Origin: Sitzendorf, Thuringia, Germany Date: 20th century Period/Style: Rococo Revival Materials: Porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding Form: Mythological figural group Description: A Sitzendorf porcelain group depicting the abduction of Proserpina by Pluto, Germany, 20th century. The crowned, bearded Pluto grasps Proserpina as she raises an arm, with Cupid at the front and the three-headed Cerberus beside them. The figures are modeled against a rocky support and decorated with polychrome enamels, including floral-patterned drapery and a sweeping burgundy mantle. The shaped base is enriched with gilt foliate garlands, scrollwork, and molded masks. Underside with a blue crowned S mark. Marks: Blue crowned S mark beneath base. Dimensions: 9.5 in. H, 10.5 in. W, 5 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Surface soiling and scattered wear to gilding. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 9.5 x 10.5 x 5 in