Mythological porcelain figure of Omphale with lion's skin and club
Description
On the surface of an oval pedestal, partially covered with lion's fur, sits Omphale with a golden bracelet on her arm. Her right hand rests on a long club, while her left holds a strand of her long, wavy hair. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Possibly the work of Ludwig Schwanthaler, 1882-1885. Model number N 108. Sword mark. Height 19 cm. Provenance: from the collection of a significant North German private collector. Mythological porcelain figure of Omphale with lion's fur and club. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1900.
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