Meissen figure ‘Sight’, from The Senses’, c.1870.

Meissen porcelain figure group ‘Sight’,  c. 1870. After a model by Johann Carl Schonheit, the group is finely modelled as a young lady, seated next to a table, upon which stands a mirror, make up, and jewellery. Set upon a shaped rectangular base, with a continuous lappet moulded foot rim, enamelled in pink, and heightened with gilding.

Underglaze blue crossed swords mark, and incised model number ‘E3’ to the base.

Medium: Porcelain

Height: 14.5 cm, 5 3/4”.

Width: 9.5 cm, 3 3/4”.

Depth: 8.3 cm, 3 1/4”.

Condition: Excellent condition. No restoration.