{"product_id":"meissen-pair-of-porcelain-figures-boy-and-girl-with-dogs-c-1785","title":"Meissen Pair of Porcelain Figures, Boy and Girl with Dogs, c. 1785","description":"A charming pair of small-scale Meissen porcelain figures depicting a seated boy and girl, each accompanied by a dog, conceived in the pastoral genre popular in Saxony in the late 18th century. The figures are modelled with gentle movement and an intimate domestic character, seated on low stools above circular bases enriched with gilt and enamelled ornamental borders. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe boy is shown seated with a firearm resting beside him, engaging with a small dog at his feet. The girl is seated opposite, holding a small framed mirror angled towards her dog, as if showing the animal its own reflection — a playful genre motif characteristic of late 18th-century porcelain scenes. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe figures are decorated in soft polychrome enamels with floral-patterned garments and restrained gilding. The bases bear underglaze blue crossed-swords marks consistent with Meissen practice of the period. Vent holes to the bases are present, as expected in hand-modelled porcelain figures of the 18th century.\u003cbr\u003e\n                                                                                                                                                                     \u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nBoy: height 15 cm; width 10 cm; depth 10.5 cm; weight 337 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl: height 15 cm; width 8 cm; depth 10 cm; weight 374 g.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nBoy: a small loss to the tip of the firearm; the right hand appears to have been retouched, based on colour difference; otherwise good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl: no visible breaks or restorations; good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n                                                                                                                                                                            \u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884647436618,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7556759795_94dq.jpg?v=1785916174","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/meissen-pair-of-porcelain-figures-boy-and-girl-with-dogs-c-1785","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}