Dresden Porcelain Malabar Figures, after Friedrich Meyer

Late 19th century, lyrical, colorful, and painted in fine detail, this couple are modeled in mid-song whilst playing their instruments raised on rocaille bases, the design reflects the 18th century European fascination with everything Chinese, not signed.


Each approx. 12 1/2 in.

From the Estate of David R. Hayworth, Historic Home of Myrtlewood, High Point, North Carolina

Break to leaves of the plant alongside the woman; loss to handle of the lyre.