Lot 260

PASTORAL SCENE, MEISSEN

Porcelain sculpture depicting a romantic pastoral scene with a young couple under a tree. The girl is seated, holding a letter and a dove, while the young man gently approaches her, attempting to kiss her. Both are dressed in idealized rural attire, richly coloured and finely detailed.
The group is complemented by three animals – two reclining lambs and a small dog standing between the couple – enhancing the rustic and sentimental character of the scene. The composition follows a triangular layout, with lush sculpted foliage in the background and an irregularly shaped base adorned with applied flowers. A characteristic example of Meissen porcelain production from the Rococo period.

Damage: minor chips and wear in places, a few broken leaves.