Pair of Continental Porcelain Courtly Figures

Decorative pair of hand-painted porcelain figures depicting an elegantly dressed courting couple in 18th-century attire. The female figure wears a bonnet and flowing pink gown while holding a flower; the male companion is modeled in floral-decorated waistcoat, cape, and breeches. Both stand on naturalistic oval bases with painted and gilt decoration. Undersides bear various painted and impressed marks
Measure 17 3/4"in H x 7"in W x 6 1/2"in D
Measure 18"in H x 8"in W x 6 1/2"in D

Condition: Both figures display wear consistent with age and handling, including surface dirt, glaze wear, and scattered paint loss. Female figure with loss to fingertips/hand. Male figure with visible crack to the cape and additional hairline crack to lower garment/base area. Minor firing imperfections and light abrasions throughout. Undersides show wear and old adhesive residue from felt pads. No other major losses observed. Please examine photographs carefully for full condition details.

Condition

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