SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A pair of Meissen figures of putti, emblematic of Night and Day
Second half 19th Century
Night wearing a blue veil, with star garland, an owl perched on a tree-stump at her side, Day wearing pink drapery, holding a rose in one hand, a flambeau in the other, a blue-tit perched on corn and a sunflower at his side, each on a spheroid base and octagonal plinth, each with blue crossed swords mark and incised Presnummer L134 and L135, minor restoration
19½ in. and 20½ in. (49.5 cm. and 52 cm.) high (2)
Second half 19th Century
Night wearing a blue veil, with star garland, an owl perched on a tree-stump at her side, Day wearing pink drapery, holding a rose in one hand, a flambeau in the other, a blue-tit perched on corn and a sunflower at his side, each on a spheroid base and octagonal plinth, each with blue crossed swords mark and incised Presnummer L134 and L135, minor restoration
19½ in. and 20½ in. (49.5 cm. and 52 cm.) high (2)