Lot Essay
Cf. the examples sold in these Rooms on 9 June 1986, lot 66 and 7 October 1985, lot 125.
CIRCA 1745
Details
A Meissen group of Die Polnische Verlobung
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, in jewelled white headdresses and white coat and cloak, he standing in a gilt and purple flowered pink tunic and striped purple sash taking snuff from his companions snuff-box, she seated in blue bodice, her dress with indianische Blumen, their attendant standing behind them, in plumed black hat and bright-yellow coat holding an axe and sword, on an oval mound base applied with coloured flowers (slight damage and restoration to attendant's left sleeve and sword, plume lacking, some minute chipping to foliage)
5¾in. (14.5cm.) high
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, in jewelled white headdresses and white coat and cloak, he standing in a gilt and purple flowered pink tunic and striped purple sash taking snuff from his companions snuff-box, she seated in blue bodice, her dress with indianische Blumen, their attendant standing behind them, in plumed black hat and bright-yellow coat holding an axe and sword, on an oval mound base applied with coloured flowers (slight damage and restoration to attendant's left sleeve and sword, plume lacking, some minute chipping to foliage)
5¾in. (14.5cm.) high