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A pair of Meissen figures of a shepherd and shepherdess circa 1750-55
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- one with crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear of base (youth), the other with traces of blue crossed swords mark
- 14.8cm., 5 7/8 in. and 14.2cm., 5 5/8 in.
the girl with a recumbent sheep at her feet, wearing a blue bodice draped with a flower garland, a yellow-lined skirt decorated with indianische Blumen and a puce underskirt, the youth playing the flute, a a seated dog at his feet, wearing a pale puce jacket, yellow tunic and green breeches, the bases applied with leaves and flowers
Catalogue Note
A similar pair was sold by Sotheby's London, 2nd July 1974, lot 48.