Lot 818
Meissen Porcelain: Rare Late 19th Century Figure of Elegant Lady Reading Letter. Gorgeous, Meissen porcelain figure of an elegant lady with a Letter, late 19th century. She is standing, reading a letter while holding a finely detailed feather muff with the other, wearing lace bonnet, a hooded cloak, standing on a naturalistic base and boasting incredible detail throughout. Meissen mark of underglaze blue crossed swords mark with pommels incised D 66 and impressed 43. Impressive at 8" tall by 3½ x 3½" Figure has actual lace atop bonnet over the "porcelain lace" of the bonnet which appears original. In near to mint condition, we note only a few edge points to lace missing to back hood. This is a highly prized Meissen figure for collectors worldwide. Estimated Value $400 - UP
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| Realized $677 |
