#95

Two Rare German Figural Groups from Mid-19th Century
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each about 5" width. Of earthenware with gesso and delicately painted finish, depicted is a grandfather seated on a bench with boy and girl, mother hen and baby chicks surrounding them; and a young lad and girl seated on tree stump having lunch while a dog clamors a bite of bread. The details of each scene are superbly executed in theme and emotion. Excellent condition, one ear of dog is broken. Germany, mid-19th century.