Antique Meissen Porcelain Statuette "Man with a Bouquet of Flowers" ?.1850

Name: Antique Meissen Porcelain Statuette "Man with a Bouquet of Flowers" ?.1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1070902
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

Meissen figurative sculpture depicting a man in colourful XVIII century clothes, in a beautiful blue livery, embroidered with gold buttons, standing on the background of a stump and holding flowers in his hands.

The figurine is based on a sketch by Michel Victor Asier (1736-1799), the first example was made in 1776. The man's attire and the base of the figurine are finished in gilt. On the underside is a blue crossed sword, a red "40" and the inscriptions "C73" (model number) and "127"

Mid-19th Century, possibly older, 1st choice. .The figurine is finely modelled and painted with underglaze paint, partially gilded Condition: unfortunately, the rose in the right hand is missing. Otherwise, everything else is in perfect condition.

Height 17cm

Weight 338 grams

Please study the attached photographs carefully as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that delivery costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £12

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1070902

Description

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The figurine is based on a sketch by Michel Victor Asier (1736-1799), the first example was made in 1776.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

The man's attire and the base of the figurine are finished in gilt. On the underside is a blue crossed sword, a red "40" and the inscriptions "C73" (model number) and "127"

fig 1. Antique Meissen porcelain statuette — fig 1. Antique Meissen Porcelain Statuette "Man with a Bouquet of Flowers" ?.1850

Mid-19th Century, possibly older, 1st choice. .The figurine is finely modelled and painted with underglaze paint, partially gilded Condition: unfortunately, the rose in the right hand is missing. Otherwise, everything else is in perfect condition.

fig 2. Antique Meissen porcelain statuette — fig 2. Antique Meissen Porcelain Statuette "Man with a Bouquet of Flowers" ?.1850

Height 17cm

Weight 338 grams

Please study the attached photographs carefully as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that delivery costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £12

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1070902

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