Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold by Christie's Geneva on 16 November 1992, lot 79.
MEISSEN BIRDS AND ANIMALS
A pair of Meissen miniature models of Hens and Chickens
1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS TO BACK
Details
A pair of Meissen miniature models of Hens and Chickens
1745, blue crossed swords marks to back
Turned to the right and left, each with a chick perched on its back and under its breast, painted with brown and black feather markings, one with puce neck and crest, the chicks in yellow and black, standing on mound bases (beak of one chick chipped)
2¼in. (5.8cm.) high (2)
1745, blue crossed swords marks to back
Turned to the right and left, each with a chick perched on its back and under its breast, painted with brown and black feather markings, one with puce neck and crest, the chicks in yellow and black, standing on mound bases (beak of one chick chipped)
2¼in. (5.8cm.) high (2)