Lot 277

NEPTUNE AND APHRODITE VIENNA

Large porcelain figural group in white glazed porcelain, depicting a mythological scene. At the foot of a tree trunk richly covered with sculpted leaves stands Neptune (Poseidon), wearing a wreath of leaves in his hair and draped to the waist, turning toward a young goddess, likely Aphrodite (Venus), seated on a rocky outcrop. The figures are set above dynamically modeled waves with floral details. At the lower right, a nude putto sits holding a large shell, further emphasizing the maritime and aquatic character of the scene. Produced by the Vienna porcelain manufactory.

Damage: occasional chips on the base, minor broken leaves on the wreath, and light glaze wear.