A pair of Meissen groups of gardeners 19th century after the models by Acier the first with a lady seated playing a mandolin and a gentleman offering a basket of flowers the second with a gentleman holding a pocket watch and a rose and a seated lady with an apron of flowers both on oval bases modelled with leaves and a ribbon underglaze blue crossed swords marks the second group with incised model D94 9.75in. & 9.5in. - restorations Estimate ?200-300 Group with flowers and fruit has restorations to the branches of the tree stump the gentlemans jacket and trousers both hands of the gentlement to the fruit in the basket there is a crack to the left hand of the girl and both baskets are missing handles. Second group - lady with mandolin - there are restoration to the branches of the tree and the neck of the mandolin. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?850
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