Huge Pair of Meissen Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Figures
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Huge Pair of Meissen Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Figures
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Part of the thumb on the gentleman is missing which could be restored, but not all that noticeable.
- Seller Location:Bridgeport, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1400211056063
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