Lot 92 , A Meissen figure of a baker and six Meissen Cupid in Disguise figures, all c.1750-70, 13.5cm and approx. 9cm (faults)

A Meissen figure of a baker and six Meissen 'Cupid in Disguise' figures, all c.1750-70, underglaze blue crossed swords marks some with pressnumeren, 13.5cm and approx. 9cm (faults)
Estimate £600-900

The tallest figure has a restoration to the bat in his right hand and minor losses to the flowers on the base otherwise in good condition, the figure of a boy wearing a tricorn hat in a green coat has restoration to the baton in his right hand and to his left hand otherwise good, the figure of Cupid holding a black tricorn hat has restoration and losses to his left hand and to his left wing, the figure of Cupid wearing a dress has losses to the stick in his right hand and to both wings, the figure of Cupid holding a basket has restoration to his left hand and both wings are lacking and been repainted over to match his pink coat and there is possible restoration to the basket, the figure of Cupid wearing a pink coat holding tricorn hat under his left arm has some restoration to the whole of the back of his coat and front, around the neck, both hands and the last figure of Cupid with the tricorn hat tucked under his right hand has lost both the wings, a large section of the hat, other various losses and discoloured old restoration.


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Sold for £1,500