Lot 26
  • 26

Two Meissen porcelain groups of lovers, circa 1770

Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • 22.5cm., 8 7/8 in. and 23.5cm., 9ΒΌ in. high
each couple seated beneath a tree, a lamb on her lap and a dog at his side on the flower-strewn rococo-scrolled base, traces of blue crossed swords marks, and incised form number D19,

Condition

The larger group with gentleman's fingers missing, both dogs with missing forelegs, typical damage to foliage.
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