A MEISSEN GROUP OF LEDA AND THE SWAN, the young maiden nude but for a pale-blue robe secured by a yellow sash, seated to the left and drawing a garland around the swan's neck, on a rocky tree-stump base edged with a gilt line (restoration to her right hand and left toes, repainted chips to leaves and petals), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 86, incised 433, circa 1880

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A MEISSEN GROUP OF LEDA AND THE SWAN, the young maiden nude but for a pale-blue robe secured by a yellow sash, seated to the left and drawing a garland around the swan's neck, on a rocky tree-stump base edged with a gilt line (restoration to her right hand and left toes, repainted chips to leaves and petals), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 86, incised 433, circa 1880
6¾in. (17.5cm.) high

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