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Lot 283Ω

A rare Meissen group of an amorous couple, circa 1925

6 July 2021, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

£800 - £1,200

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A rare Meissen group of an amorous couple, circa 1925

Modelled by Franz Christophe, each seated on a column-base on a gilt-edged, oval grassy base, both dressed in 18th-century costume, the gentleman wearing a bag over his shoulder and with his tricorn at his feet, the base of his column with incised signature 'Christophe', 18.5cm high; 22cm across base, crossed sword with dot between the tips in underglaze-blue, incised model number A 1181. and impressed numeral 136 (tip of her right thumb restored, small chip to bow of his wig)

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A Private Swiss Collection of 19th century Meissen

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