Meissen shepherd and shepherdess, c. 1765 -1775.
£2,900.00
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain figure groups, c.1765 -1775. Elaborately modelled by Carl Christoph Punct, as a shepherd and shepherdess, in 18th Century dress, and set upon open rocaille bases.
The bare footed shepherd with three hounds, above a flower strewn ground. His companion, seated, wearing a garland of flowers, and accompanied by three sheep.
Underglaze blue crossed swords mark beneath the boy, underglaze blue crossed swords mark and star beneath the girl.
Height – 17 cm, 6 5/8”.
Width – 16.5 cm, 6 1/2”.
Depth – 8 cm, 3 1/8”.
Condition – Typical minor repairs to the extremities, commensurate with he age and complexity of the figures. The figures are actually in excellent condition.
