A pair of Meissen figures of a cavalier and lady circa 1860-80

Estimate

1,200 - 1,800 GBP

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Description

crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised D65 and D66, impressed 62, various painters marks
20.5cm., 8in.

after the model by Acier, the lady reading a letter, a hand-warmer in her right hand, the gentleman reading her letter through his spy glass

For a discussion of these models see T.H.Clarke, Marcolini Meissen Figures engraved by Friedrich Elsasser, 1785-1792, p.21, cat.nos.12 and 13.