Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 271

A Meissen figure group of a gallant and his companion 2nd half 19th century

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Meissen figure group of a gallant and his companion 2nd half 19th century, after the model by Acier and Schönheit, she seated on a rocky stump beneath a leafy tree, her lap full of flowers, he standing over her with a gold watch in his left hand, a young girl picking apples from the tree behind them, the base encircled with a ribboned garland of oak leaves, blue crossed swords mark, incised D94, impressed 72, painter's numeral 49, some restorations, 26cm.