A pair of Meissen models of a lion and a lioness
circa 1860
depicted in naturalistic reclining form with open jaws bearing teeth, incised model numbers 1073 and 1063 respectively, underglaze blue crossed swords mark,
31cm long (lion with restored front paws)

Provenance: Purchased from David Brower Antiques, 113 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 7LN.

Condition Report

Lion - restoration to both front paws and also probably to the tail.

Lioness - definite restoration to one front paw and leg, possible restoration to the other. This restoration has been completed to a very high-quality professional standard. The lioness has a firing crack inside the mouth and also to the underside of the stomach.

No further signs of damages.

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