‘THE LOVERS WITH URN AND GARLAND’ PORCELAIN GROUP MEISSEN, CIRCA 1950–1970

group in polychrome enamelled porcelain with gilt highlights, on a circular moulded base with neoclassical interlaced decoration. The composition is centred around a covered urn set on a truncated column imitating grey-veined marble. A young man in a maize-coloured court suit and black breeches, and a young woman wearing a large black hat, flank the monument and extend a long floral garland applied in relief. At the base, three naturalistically modelled doves. In the background, a seated young girl holds the end of the foliage. High-quality modern re-edition after the original model created in 1778 by the sculptor Michel Victor Acier (1736–1799). Marks: Meissen factory mark ‘crossed swords’ in underglaze blue, model number ‘61258’ (modern equivalent of the historical mould ‘F 88’) incised in the paste, workshop modeller’s number ‘192 m’. 23 x 11.5 cm Condition: very good overall condition Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.