Bonhams 1793 : An large Meissen figure group, mid 19th century

After the model by M.V. Acier, depicting dancers, musicians and carousers around a tree, with three pairs of richly costumed figures, a lady plays a hurdy-gurdy while her companion plays bagpipes watched by a seated dog, a couple enjoy a spirited dance, and a gentleman pours a beaker of wine for a seated lady who holds a plate of food, the central tree with a detachable trunk section, 48cm high overall, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised D96, painter's numeral 5 (some losses and restoration) (2)

Sold for £1,875 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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