A pair of Meissen porcelain figures, mid 19th century, model...

Hammer

£520

A pair of Meissen porcelain figures, mid 19th century, modelled as a gardener and a shepherdess, model numbers C69 and F68, he holding flowers in his hands, leaning his left elbow on his watering can atop a tree stump and with a spade leaning up, she with with a lamb sitting on her apron atop a tree stump, tying a purple ribbon about its neck, both dressed in 18th century attire, on raised circular bases with relief moulded and gilt lined fret key pattern frieze, both with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, the man incised 'C 69', impressed '47', and painted '44', 7 by 18.5cm high, the lady incised 'F 68' and painted '67', 7 by 17.5cm high. (2)

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There are some small losses to the frilly decoration on both figurines, as well as some areas of restoration: around the blue ribbon rested upon the lady's forearm there is some overpaint to the arm and a small chip to one finger; a likely repair to the lower front corner of the gentleman's overcoat which has some discolouration. There is also some slight wear to the underside of the lady's bonnet and some lumps within the painted decoration on the gentleman's hat.