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Op. cit., Clarke, p. 27, 28, 71 and 72, fig. 47 and 49 for outline engravings by J.J.F. Elsasser for the present models
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LATE 19TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, VARIOUS INCISED, IMPRESSED AND PAINTED NUMERALS, MODELLED AFTER M.V. ACIER AND J.C. SHÖNHEIT BASED ON DRAWINGS BY J.E. SCHENAU
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TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF 'DEVISENKINDER' EMBLEMATIC OF LOVE
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords marks, various incised, impressed and painted numerals, modelled after M.V. Acier and J.C. Shönheit based on drawings by J.E. Schenau
Each modelled resting on a cloud before an altar, one holding an arrow, annointing flaming hearts among flowers; the other supporting a robust garland tipped by a flaming heart, on triangular base inscribed 'Je blesse et soulage.' and 'Je les ramêve', respectively, Doheny Collection no. 25
5¾in. (14.5cm.) high (2)
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords marks, various incised, impressed and painted numerals, modelled after M.V. Acier and J.C. Shönheit based on drawings by J.E. Schenau
Each modelled resting on a cloud before an altar, one holding an arrow, annointing flaming hearts among flowers; the other supporting a robust garland tipped by a flaming heart, on triangular base inscribed 'Je blesse et soulage.' and 'Je les ramêve', respectively, Doheny Collection no. 25
5¾in. (14.5cm.) high (2)
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Please note that the quantity of this lot should read 2.