Johann Carl Schönheit (1730-1805)

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Germany, Meissen, Königlich Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur, 1860–1924, design 1772
A rococo lady sitting at a table, holding a bouquet of flowers in her right hand, to which she is sniffing. She has more flowers on her hat and in the apron on her lap. Her dress is adorned with sculpted lace. White porcelain, low rectangular plinth with decorative frieze, brightly painted, gilded details. H. 14 cm. Blue underglaze "Schwertermarke" (Knaufzeit), engraved model no. "E 5.", Bossierernummer "124", gold painter`s brush mark "47". Condition C. Partially broken leaves, flowers. Provenance: private collection, Bavaria.