Description:
Meissen Porcelain Figure Group, Saxony, late 19th/20th century, polychrome enamel-decorated and gilt-accented, molded as two standing figures, a man holding a carafe of wine and a glass, and a woman with baskets of fruit and flowers, on an ovoid naturalistic base, with first quality crossed swords mark and incised "C 60," ht. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Light loss with inpainting to applied flowers, leaves, and fruit. Restorations with inpainting to fruit basket and one rock on base.
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