Meissen Porcelain Gentleman and Lady Figures
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Pair of 19th century Meissen porcelain figures, depicting a gentleman holding a cup with floral sash, the lady holding a lidded jug, each standing by a tree on a base decorated with floral and acanthus motifs, in tones of pink, yellow, blue and green, a/f, with underglaze blue crossed
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- Acanthus - A stylized leaf motif, one of the primary decorative elements of classical Greek and Roman architecture, derived from the genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean area. It is a common element in classical Greek and Roman design, and is often seen in Corinthian and Composite order columns and used as a decorative element in English, European and Australian furniture, particularly on the curve of a leg, and as decoration for a corbel.
- A/f, as Inspected - The letters "A/F" or "as inspected" as part of a description is the cataloguer's shorthand for "all faults" or "as found", meaning the item has some type of damage or deficiency, it is of uncertain date or provenance, and/or that the seller takes no responsibility for the completeness of the item or the accuracy of the description.
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