A MEISSEN GROUP OF LOVERS
A MEISSEN GROUP OF LOVERS

CIRCA 1740, TRACES OF BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK

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A MEISSEN GROUP OF LOVERS
CIRCA 1740, TRACES OF BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK
Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, with a couple seated on a mound embracing, he in a gilt-edged iron-red jacket embellished with black and gilt flowers and yellow breeches with purple braiding and blue rosettes at the knee, she barefoot and in a loose white dress with a pink-lined grey cloak with indianische Blumen, the base applied with coloured flowers and foliage (small chips to toes of her left foot, minor chipping to edge of base, typical small chips to flowers and foliage)
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high

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For a similar model see Dr. Erika Pauls-Eisenbeiss, German Porcelain of the 18th Century, London, 1972, vol. I, p. 242.

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