A Meissen figure group of mother and child at a dressing table, late 18thC
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A Meissen group of a mother and child at a dressing table, circa 1764-73
Modelled with the mother standing over her daughter fixing a ribbon onto her bonnet, the child holding a little hand warmer, a cat and dog at their feet and a dressing table with mirror and various toiletterie utensils including a candlestick and snuffer, a box with combs and a nescessaire, all decorated with flowers in puce camaieu, 18.5cm high, crossed swords, dot and numberals 30. in underglaze-blue, incised 2790. to the back of the base (minor restoration to the mother's left hand and the rim of her bonnet, candlestick broken off)
Sold for £4,750 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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