SOLD A large Meissen porcelain musical group, c. 1870. Finely modelled as a young man holding a violin, and pouring wine into a glass, held by his female companion. A girl plays a lute, accompanied by a boy, before his hat filled with flowers. Meanwhile the young Bacchus sits astride a goat, playing a tambourine, whilst a putti strokes and feeds the goat; a further putti stands holding a dove. All set upon a rocky outcrop, with a continuous band of moulded rocaille, heightened in gilt. Modelled after Michel Victor Acier. Underglaze blue crossed swords mark, and incised model number ‘C59’ to the base. Height – 39 cm, 15 3/8”. Width – 23 cm, 9 1/8”. Condition – Repair to minor chips. Typical firing faults to the underside of the of the base, that do not penetrate the body.
