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ONE CIRCA 1775-1778, THE OTHER 19TH CENTURY, BOTH MARKED WITH UNDERGLAZE BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND PRESSMARKEN
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Two Meissen figures of Devisenkinder
One circa 1775-1778, the other 19th century, both marked with underglaze blue crossed swords and Pressmarken
Modelled by Michel Victor Acier after drawings by Johann Eleazar Zeissig, the 18th century winged cupid holding a bow, resting on a cloud, the triangular neoclassical base inscribed coup sur coup (everytime again); the 19th century one holding a floral garland above a pillar of Love with burning hearts, the base en suite, inscribed je les couronne (I crown them) (the 18th century one repaired)
13,5cm. (5 1/4 in.) high max. (2)
One circa 1775-1778, the other 19th century, both marked with underglaze blue crossed swords and Pressmarken
Modelled by Michel Victor Acier after drawings by Johann Eleazar Zeissig, the 18th century winged cupid holding a bow, resting on a cloud, the triangular neoclassical base inscribed coup sur coup (everytime again); the 19th century one holding a floral garland above a pillar of Love with burning hearts, the base en suite, inscribed je les couronne (I crown them) (the 18th century one repaired)
13,5cm. (5 1/4 in.) high max. (2)