A PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A GARDENER AND COMPANION

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A PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A GARDENER AND COMPANION
Circa 1745

Modelled by P. Reinicke, he in white blouse and lavender breeches watering a plant with a black watering-can, beside a tree-stump applied with flowering foliage, his companion in white scarf, white kerchief edged in iron-red, purple bodice and white skirt painted with indianische Blumen watering a plant with a white cylindrical watering-can enriched with brown bands, before a short tree-stump, on circular rockwork bases (he with chips and damage to plant and rubbing to enamel of watering-can, her watering-can spout a restored replacement and with slight chips to plant), both with blue crossed swords marks at back, he with Pressnummer 12
4 3/4in. (12cm.) high (2)

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