Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus On Donkey - Figure 2724

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Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine - Silenus on Donkey -  Figure 2724<br>MANUFACTURE: Meissen (GERMANY)<br>NAME: Silenus on Donkey<br>YEAR: 1850 - 1924<br>SCULPTOR: Friederich Elias Meyer in 1760, reworked by Ernst August Leuteritz ca. 1850<br>NUMBER: 2724<br>CONDITION: Base bottom appears to have had restoration as shown in last photo. Discoloration on right arm and leg of Silenus. Maiden's hand (near grape basket) chipped. Please review images with care and zoom in. Ask any questions you may have prior to commitment to purchase.<br>HEIGHT: 8 1/2 inch / 21 cm<br>WIDTH: 9 inch / 23 cm<br>DEEP: 5 inch / 13 cm<br>Meissen 19th Century grouping depicting the figure of a drunken Silenius on a donkey supported by his Foster son Bacches, the patron of grape growing,  merriment and wine in Greek Mythology. Originally created by Friederich Elias Meyer in 1760. This group also includes a draped Bacchante feeding grapes to the donkey, whilst a mischievous putto pulls the donkey's tail. Also there is an attendant supporting the drunken Silenus.<br>This grouping is marked with Meissen crossed swords, first quality and inscribed with the model number 2724. Tremendous detail.