Description:
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group, Germany, late 19th century, polychrome enameled and gilded, the three figures beneath a tree: a seated maiden with flowers adorning her apron and standing figures of a young girl holding a basket of apples and a man gazing at his watch, a pierced basket with flowers in the foreground, underglaze crossed swords mark, ht. 10 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Professional restorations to handle of the apple basket, handle of the flower basket, man's outstretched hand and to scattered foliage.
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Keywords
GermanyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.