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Offered for sale is a fine and rare 19th Century Meissen portrait bust of the famous 18th Century German poet,author ,novelist , dramatist and statesman and botanist/scientist Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe who died in 1832. This is a red stoneware miniature bust with an integrated pedestal base modelled by Christian Daniel Rauch. The piece most likely dates from the mid to late 19th Century. The bust is signed with the famous Meissen crossed swords mark on the rear of the base and also on the rear of the rectangular plinth which supports the portrait bust. Meissen produced various commemorative portrait busts and statues celebrating Goethe's life . Similar items sell on auction in Europe for 500 euros plus.
Dimensions are : height : 13cm ; diameter of the base 6.2cm ; width at the shoulder 8.5cm ; diameter of the face 4cm
Postage is R80 via Sapo with a tracking number or R110 for courier delivery. Collection is welcome in Emmerantia Jhb
