CIRCA 1740-50, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, INCISED G. TO THE FISHERMANA PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A FISHERMAN AND FISHERWOMAN, AND A FIGURE OF A DRUNKEN FISHERMANEstimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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The fisherman -- restoration to top half of his net pole, to the front part of the net, to his left foot and toes. Further restoration to the fish tail held in his right hand. Restoration to top of his hat peak. The fisherwoman -- clear lacquer covering her torso, shoulders, arms and hands, as well as the fish she is holding. Possibly broken through waist, arms and fish and restored. Restoration to her right leg and foot. Restoration to basket of fish with some clear lacquer extending to her left foot and leg. The drunken fisherman -- restoration to his hat, and to left hand and fish. Green jacket covered in clear lacquer, presumably concealing breaks and restorations.
Overall some small areas of chipping, losses and restorations to applied leaves and flowers. Some slight wear to enamels, occasional small flake, minute chip or surface abrasion.
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Lot 67Sale 22676
CIRCA 1740-50, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, INCISED G. TO THE FISHERMANA PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A FISHERMAN AND FISHERWOMAN, AND A FIGURE OF A DRUNKEN FISHERMANEstimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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