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A MEISSEN PASTORAL GROUP OF LOVERS, the two figures wearing rustic dress, he with a broad-brimmed hat, lilac jacket, white shirt and striped breeches, each with a spotted pink scarf, turquoise bodice and shoes, pink apron and flowered white skirt, with a lamb on her lap and a dog at his side, the girl resting her head on her companion's shoulder as their arms entwine, seated before a tree on a shaped base moulded with gilt scrolls (damage and restoration to leaves, end of his right little finger lacking), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 52, incised D19., painted number 21, circa 1890
8½in. (21.5cm.) high
8½in. (21.5cm.) high