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Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840

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Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Michel Victor Acier (1736 - 1799) around the year 1774: Placidness of Childhood Specifications: A most lovely baby child lies on an upholstered chaise longue: It plays with a dog supporting itself at child's bed, looking after a toothsome reward seized by child's right hand: Obviously it is a small knucklebone ... Rectangular base with splayed edges as well as with frieze decoration existing. Size: height: 18.5 cm (= 7.28 inches) width: 19.0 cm (= 7.48 inches) depth: 16.5 cm (= 6.49 inches) Marks:Meissen Crossed Sword Mark of first half of 19th century, made circa 1840 bottom not glazed First Quality Model Number E 77 Former's Number 74 Painter's Number Existing, but quite hard to read Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissener Figuren Meissen Figures, Models A 1 - Z 99, Erlangen / Germany 2014, page 143 / catalogue number 272
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.28 in (18.5 cm)Width: 7.48 in (19 cm)Depth: 6.49 in (16.49 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
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  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU101442516222

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