TWO MEISSEN FLOWER GIRLS.

TWO MEISSEN FLOWER GIRLS. Third quarter 19th century through first quarter 20th century. German. Each figure of girl carrying a basket of cut flowers suspended from her shoulder. First with pale blue bodice and pale pink shoes on a circular plinth with crenelated gilt border. Second with purple bodice and purple shoes on a circular scrolling plinth. Each with “lace Dresden” details. Incised on both “C72”. Impressed mark “155” + “15 and 42” respectively. Painted in black “49” + “87” respectively. Crossed swords in underglaze blue on both. SIZE: 6-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: First: with shallow chips to hat brim, small losses to leaves and petals in basket, chips to base rim of plinth. Second: Overall very good. Both with small losses to lace detail. 9-24508 (1,200-1,800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2475	$1,062.00	TWO MEISSEN FLOWER GIRLS. Third quarter 19th century through first quarter 20th century. German. Each figure of girl carrying a basket of cut flowers suspended from her shoulder. First with pale blue bodice and pale pink shoes on a circular plinth with crenelated gilt border. Second with purple bodice and purple shoes on a circular scrolling plinth. Each with “lace Dresden” details. Incised on both “C72”. Impressed mark “155” + “15 and 42” respectively. Painted in black “49” + “87” respectively. Crossed swords in underglaze blue on both. SIZE: 6-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: First: with shallow chips to hat brim, small losses to leaves and petals in basket, chips to base rim of plinth. Second: Overall very good. Both with small losses to lace detail. 9-24508 (1,200-1,800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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