Lot 57

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures, Malabar Musicians

Estimate: $600 - $900

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German, possibly 18th century, each with crossed swords mark to base, enamel and gilt decoration, comprising: lady with hurdy gurdy, 6-7/8 x 3-3/8 in.; gentleman with guitar, 7 x 4 in. 

Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family

Condition

anomalies, scattered small chips and losses; lady with areas of repair and retouch (notably around base), chip to hat, loss to foliate detail; gentleman with loss to top of guitar and repair to neck of guitar

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The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family