Lot 109 , A pair of Meissen groups, late 19th century, H.26.5cm and 25cm, some losses

A pair of Meissen groups, late 19th century, the first modelled with a lady playing a mandolin and a gentleman with a hat of flowers next to a tree, the second with a seated lady holding a posy of flowers with a gentleman beside her and a girl picking fruit, on a similar base, both with underglaze blue crossed swords marks, incised model numbers D94 and D95, H.26.5cm and 25cm, some losses
Estimate £500-700

Both groups have considerable losses to the trees with replacement leaves and fruit and visible chips.
The group with a gentleman in a pink coat is missing his right index finger, the ribbon to the watch in his left hand, the end of his sword and has chip to his hat. Both baskets are missing handles and some ribbons around the base are missing or restored.
The second group has losses to the ribbons around the base.


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Sold for £850