TWO MEISSEN ORMOLU-MOUNTED FIGURES OF A LEMON SELLER AND A PASTRY SELLER (2)
The porcelain circa 1755, the ormolu 19th century
The lemon seller modelled by F.Meyer with a man with an apron full of flowers, the pastry seller from the `Cris de Paris' series, modelled by J.J. Kaendler and P.Reinicke as a woman holding a basket of baked goods, visible blue crossed swords mark to the male, figures only approx.20cm high, overall height approx. 23cm high
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£600 - £800
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Hammer price:
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£800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Lemon seller- restoration to little finger of left hand. Restoration and chip along left side of puce apron.Very minor chips to flowers and leaves. Minor wear to the gilding
Pastry seller- repaired break through right shoulder. Restoration and chip to right hand forefinger. Restoration to the flat bread hanging over the basket and to the rim of the basket immediately beneath.Minor wear to the gilding
