Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these Rooms on 3 December 1979, lot 73 and Dr. Erika Pauls-Eisenbeiss, op. cit. (1972), pp. 224/225.
CIRCA 1745
Details
A Meissen crinoline group of lovers
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, embraced in each others arms, he in gilt-edged dark-brown suit and flowered gilt waistcoat, she in puce and turquoise bodice with gilt foliage and white dress, her yellow underskirt with indianische Blumen and red shoes, seated on rockwork on an oval base applied with flowers (restoration to his hairbow, her wrists and bows, her cuffs and shoe, crack through her skirt and to base, some slight chipping to extremities)
4¾in. (12cm.) high
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, embraced in each others arms, he in gilt-edged dark-brown suit and flowered gilt waistcoat, she in puce and turquoise bodice with gilt foliage and white dress, her yellow underskirt with indianische Blumen and red shoes, seated on rockwork on an oval base applied with flowers (restoration to his hairbow, her wrists and bows, her cuffs and shoe, crack through her skirt and to base, some slight chipping to extremities)
4¾in. (12cm.) high