A Meissen figure group allegorical of hearing, circa 1765-70
Modelled as an elegant couple, the lady seated holding a bird in a gold hoop, the gentleman standing in front of a leafy tree stump and holding goat bagpipes, a monkey seated between them playing a flute, on a pierced and gilt-edged scrollwork base, 19.8cm high, crossed swords and dot mark in underglaze-blue, incised model number Z974. (some restoration)