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Lot 182

Meissen Figure Representing Sense of Sight

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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German, 19th century, woman with telescope flanked by bird and boy with magnifying glass, after the model by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, Meissen blue crossed swords mark to base, incised "1035" on base, 11-1/4 in.Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia

Condition

scattered surface scratches, areas of paint and gilt retouch throughout, retouch and restorations to boy's hand and lantern, woman's hand and telescope, and bird wing, cracks to boy's hand, leg, and woman's leg, wear and tape residue to base