Lot 46
A Meissen-style porcelain figure group. Modelled as a courting couple in 18th century costume...
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Lot 46
A Meissen-style porcelain figure group. Modelled as a courting couple in 18th century costume...
Lot 46
Lot Description
A Meissen-style porcelain figure group. Modelled as a courting couple in 18th century costume seated upon a garden bench, he with hands clasped in imploring gesture, beneath a tree stump surmounted by a cherub as Cupid, the naturalistic oval base with gilt rococo scroll moulding, underglaze blue crossed batons verso, 12", (30.5cm) high (af).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Three branches reduced, another detached but present. Typical bocage losses. Firing flaw to rear of bench. Male - right index finger missing. Hem of tailcoat appears restored to naked eye but is not soft to bite. Female - right thumb missing.
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