A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in Attire

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A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in 18th C. Attire. This pair of figures depicts a man and woman in 18th-century pastoral attire, each standing on a gilt-accented rocaille base. The woman wears a cream-colored tricorn hat with a floral accent, a fitted blue bodice with detailed buttons and ruffled cuffs, and a flowing skirt with a delicate purple floral pattern. She holds a white cloth in one hand while raising the other in an expressive gesture. Her finely painted features, softly curled hair, and light blue shoes with gold accents add to the refinement of the figure. The male companion is posed dynamically, lifting his black tricorn hat with one hand while holding a magenta-lined cloak draped over his shoulder. He wears a teal jacket over a white ruffled shirt, striped breeches, and white stockings with black shoes. A brown satchel hangs diagonally across his torso, and he stands against a naturalistic tree stump. Both figures feature Meissen’s characteristic hand-painted polychrome decoration, finely sculpted facial expressions, and intricate costume details, embodying the Rococo-inspired elegance that defined many of Meissen’s 19th-century works. The Meissen porcelain manufactory, founded in 1710 under the patronage of Augustus the Strong, was the first European manufacturer to produce true hard-paste porcelain. Renowned for its innovation and artistry, Meissen set the standard for European porcelain, with master modelers such as Johann Joachim Kändler creating some of its most celebrated designs. By the 19th century, the company continued to refine and reinterpret its earlier Rococo and Neoclassical styles, maintaining its reputation for technical excellence and artistic quality. Germany, Circa: 1860

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