Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Candelabra

Description:

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Candelabra, Germany, 19th century, each polychrome enameled and modeled with a two-branch tree trunk, one with a boy climbing to fetch eggs from a nest atop the tree, a woman below, the other with a girl near a man holding a nest with eggs, underglaze crossed swords marks, ht. 8 7/8 in.
Estimate $700-900

Woman/candleabra: One of her arms restored; foliage at end of one branch missing; scattered repairs to foliage.
Man/candleabra: Professionally restored to some branches and leaves.


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