Pair of Meissen Porcelain Musicians

Description:

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Musicians, Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, polychrome decorated figures of men playing instruments, both on gilded and scrolled base, with factory marks to underside; a man with a recorder and a dog by his side, ht. 5 1/2; the other a cellist, ht. 4 7/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Shepherd boy with dog: One ear to dog restored.
Cellist: restored bow.


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