‘THE SHEPHERD AND HIS COMPANION ON A BENCH’ PORCELAIN GROUP, 19TH CENTURY MEISSEN, KNAUF PERIOD, CIRCA 1860–1890

charming group in polychrome enamelled porcelain with gilt highlights depicting a young shepherd and a peasant girl seated side by side on a stone bench. The man, dressed in a yellow jacket and striped waistcoat, offers a bouquet of country flowers to the young woman wearing a mauve straw hat. At the back, a wicker basket filled with applied flowers in relief. Oval base modelled as a grassy mound. Moulded and decorated in period after the model created by the Meissen sculptor Ernst August Leuteritz (1818–1893). Marks: Meissen factory mark ‘crossed swords’ in underglaze blue, historical model number ‘G 1287’ incised by hand in the soft paste, modeller’s number ‘139’ and atelier mark in the form of the Greek letter Ω, all engraved in relief. 13.5 x 12 cm Condition: good period 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.