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Lot 301:
Continental Porcelain, Large Pair of 18th-Century Style Courtly Figures one is a restoration item head been off
Description
A large pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a courtly couple in ornate 18th-century period attire, likely of German origin. The male figure is depicted wearing a grey bicorne hat adorned with a pink ribbon, a coral-toned frock coat over a vertically striped waistcoat and matching breeches. He holds a small, delicate bouquet of flowers in his right hand. The female figure is dressed in a wide-brimmed pale yellow hat with a pink ribbon and a dress featuring a striped bodice and skirt, accented with a lace-trimmed collar and a pink bow. Both figures stand on substantial, cream-coloured bases with ornate, rococo-style scrollwork. The finish is hand-painted with a soft, matte bisque-like sheen. No factory marks, model numbers, or decorator signatures are visible. Male figure height: 35.5 cm. Female figure height: 38 cm.
Condition report:
one figurine appear to be in good condition. A visual inspection shows no apparent chips, cracks, or missing parts. Delicate areas, such as the fingers and the individual petals of the bouquet held by the gentleman, appear intact. No visible signs of professional repair or restoration were observed.
the male figure is a restoration item
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