A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man

Product Description

A 20th Century Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man. A finely dressed couple engages in flirtatious courtship in this early 20th-century Meissen porcelain inspired by the 18th-century Commedia dell’Arte. The work depicts a European woman being flattered and pursued by an eager man. On the base of the porcelain, there is a pair of crossed swords and a signature referencing modeler Paul Scheurich. This was an early example of Scheurich’s work and part of his series of courtly male and female couples.

Scheurich was one of the most important Meissen porcelain modelers of the 20th century. His original models were replicated for years, leaving his love of ancient mythology, magic, theater, fashion, romance, and comedy a mainstay in the porcelain industry for years to come.
Germany, Circa: 1917

Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)
Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)