Meissen, Blanc de Chine Porcelain Four Seasons Centerpiece

Late 19th-early 20th century, white glazed porcelain, crossed swords blue underglaze mark to underside, after an earlier 18th century bisque porcelain example, three part form modeled as four allegorical cherubs depicting the four seasons supporting an openwork basket, over a footed ovoid base draped with laurel garlands.

21 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.

One base foot with chipping to foot bracket edge; fall harvest putto lacking scythe; chip to grape leaves; chipping and loss to spring flowers; firing crack to Winter's right arm; some light staining.