THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A MEISSEN GROUP OF TWO PUTTI ALLEGORICAL OF COMEDY
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A MEISSEN GROUP OF TWO PUTTI ALLEGORICAL OF COMEDY
Circa 1880
Scantily clad in pink and lilac drapery, he supporting a large theatrical mask with a kitten emerging through its open mouth, the girl companion hiding a bird looking out through the gate of a bird-cage, on an oval base moulded with white and gilt chain-pattern (restoration to boy putto's toes, to tail and hind-quarters of cat and to base), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummern 120 and 140 6in. (15cm.) high
Circa 1880
Scantily clad in pink and lilac drapery, he supporting a large theatrical mask with a kitten emerging through its open mouth, the girl companion hiding a bird looking out through the gate of a bird-cage, on an oval base moulded with white and gilt chain-pattern (restoration to boy putto's toes, to tail and hind-quarters of cat and to base), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummern 120 and 140 6in. (15cm.) high