Two Meissen figures of Turks, circa 1750, the decoration later, modelled by J F Eberlein, one of an officer and the other of a lady, later enamelled in floral costume and detailed in gilding, 15.5cm high.
Sold for £500
Two Meissen figures of Turks, circa 1750, the decoration later, modelled by J F Eberlein, one of an officer and the other of a lady, later enamelled in floral costume and detailed in gilding, 15.5cm high.
The turbanned Turk - chipping to staff in right hand, tip of plume to turban is lacking and has been gilt, edge of coat cracked off and restuck with associated chip, chip to small left finger, minubte chipping to left hand fingers.
Female Turk - with chipping to tip of left hand fingers, to the tip of her nose, to the implement (flag?) in her right hand, regilt chip to her hat, regilt chip to front corner of base, small chip to the orange sash.
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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques to include Early Oak, Walnut & Pewter, 22nd Oct, 2024
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