Imposing figurine group, Meissen, mark 1850-1924, 1st quality, designed by Carl Gotthelf Starcke d.J. in 1797, model no. L. 15, Dance of the Horae (Horae, Greek goddesses of vegetation, daughters of Zeus), on an irregular natural pedestal five dancing horae in floor-length, antique-style dresses, with high-set hair decorated with flowers. Centered fluted column over square plinth dancing sixth Hore, all together holding a loose flower garland, chipped, polychrome painting, gold decoration H. 42 cm, Ø 33 cm, Lit.: Begmann, Meissen figures, volume II, A 1 - Z 99, p. 163