Sale 8564
London, South Kensington
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4 November 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,035
Estimate
A Meissen allegorical group of a gallant and an old lady the young man wearing a puce coat and striped breeches, the old lady wearing a mop cap and flowered dress, seated in a high backed chair, the flatterer kissing her hand, at their feet a chest and fawn, on a mound base, blue crossed swords mark, incised A.46, circa 1880 (chip to catch on the chest) -- 15cm. high See colour plate 13
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