A pair of Meissen figures of hunters circa 1755

each modelled by J. J. Kändler, seated on a high rocaille base playing with their dogs, he wearing a puce waist-coat with gilt edges and buttons, black breeches and black shoes with gilt buckles, she with a green feathered hat with red flowers, a yellow bodice outlined in manganese, a flower apron, puce skirt and yellow shoes with red bows



 

His left hand re-stuck, the dog with forepaw restored, she with restoration to right fingertips.
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This pair of Meissen figures is illustrated by Y. Adams, Meissen figures, 1730-1735 Kaendler Period, p.52, pl. no. 134 and 135