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Cf. T.H. Clarke, Marcolini Meissen Figures, Engraved by Freidrich Elasser 1785-1792, p. 65, no. 25 for the drawing of the example circa 1774
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LATE 19TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, INCISED E.58., IMPRESSED 43 AND 163, AND PAINTER'S 35, AFTER A MODEL BY M.V. ACIER AND J.C. SCHÖNHEIT
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A MAIDEN SLEEPING
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, incised E.58., impressed 43 and 163, and painter's 35, after a model by M.V. Acier and J.C. Schönheit
Modelled asleep in a chair, her left arm resting on a table
71/8in. (18.1cm.) high
Late 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, incised E.58., impressed 43 and 163, and painter's 35, after a model by M.V. Acier and J.C. Schönheit
Modelled asleep in a chair, her left arm resting on a table
71/8in. (18.1cm.) high