Four Meissen Porcelain Figures

Description:

Four Meissen Porcelain Figures, Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, each polychrome enamel decorated and gilded, including a group of dancers, ht. 6 1/2; a gentleman, 7 5/8; a young lad seated atop a basket of flowers and holding a floral wreath, ht. 4 1/2; and a putto with floral basket, ht. 3 1/4 in.; crossed swords marks.
Estimate $300-500

Dancers: First quality mark; slight chips and losses to florets on base.
Gentleman: Second quality mark; sword restored; missing bouquet that he would have held in his hand.
Lad on basket: First quality mark; lip of basket and associated flowers restored.
Putti: Numerous chips and repairs to flower heads and leaves.


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