Lot Essay
See illustration p. 64
1763-1773, MARKED IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITH SMALL CROSSED SWORDS ENCLOSING A DOT
Details
A Meissen punktzeit porcelain polychrome oval gallant group
1763-1773, marked in underglaze blue with small crossed swords enclosing a dot
Naturalistically modelled in relief with a seated young couple in amorous pursuit, he wearing: a green jacket and a lilac pair of trousers; she with a tight bodice, a garment with flowersprays and a striped underskirt, further flower-encrusted and flanked by a lamb, she holding a stick and seated on rockwork base adorned with encrusted branches (minute chips)
Circa 19cm. high
1763-1773, marked in underglaze blue with small crossed swords enclosing a dot
Naturalistically modelled in relief with a seated young couple in amorous pursuit, he wearing: a green jacket and a lilac pair of trousers; she with a tight bodice, a garment with flowersprays and a striped underskirt, further flower-encrusted and flanked by a lamb, she holding a stick and seated on rockwork base adorned with encrusted branches (minute chips)
Circa 19cm. high
Provenance
Collection Bredius, The Hague, Holland