Sale 5636
London, South Kensington
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10 November 2005
Price realised
GBP 720
Estimate
A PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A YOUTH AND COMPANION CIRCA 1880, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND INCISED MARKS Each modelled standing draped with a floral garland, he wears a blue jacket, black hat, gilt laced waistcoat and striped breeches, she wears a blue bodice, apron and striped underskirt, on key-pattern circular bases (he lacking implement in left hand, right hand fingers restored, light chipping to garlands) He stands 8 5/8 in. (22.2 cm.) high (2)
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