Lot 108 , An impressive Meissen porcelain figural centrepiece bowl, late 19th century, total H.55.5cm, typical small losses

An impressive Meissen porcelain figural centrepiece bowl, late 19th century, the flower encrusted pierced basket above a tree shaped stem modelled with a lady and gentleman on a scrollwork base, together with a separate four legged stand painted with flowers, incised model number 2772 and underglaze blue crossed swords marks, total H.55.5cm, typical small losses
Estimate £1,400-1,600

The pierced basket with slight losses to the petals and leaves.
The stem has a slight lean to one side with one palm leaf missing and another broken and re-stuck at the top and some losses to the encrusted flower and leaves. The figures are in good condition with some small losses to the flower garland the lady is holding.
The stand has numerous losses to the applied flowers and leaves on each corner and overglazed firing cracks under two of the scrolled feet. Othwerise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £1,200