Three 19th Century Dresden type figures, the first a gentleman fruit and flower seller, wearing a patterned waistcoat, jacket and trousers and offering a pear from his basket of fruit and flowers, bears underglaze cross swords marks, height 23cm, the second a lady magician holding a pack of playing cards and wearing a harlequin bodice and pointed hat with a gilt moth in her hair, bears underglaze cross swords mark, height 22cm, and the last a lady wearing a bunch of keys and a purse around her waist holding her hands up to form a cup, bears underglaze cross swords marks, height 18.5cm, all S/D and all restored. (3)

Condition report
Dresden flower seller - The ruff of his collar and sleeves have damages to the lace trim. Some rubbing to the gilding. Dresden magician - The tip of her hat is missing and the card and her hand have been restored. Dresden keys - The keys have been restored. There is rubbing to the gilding and to the lustre on her purse. Grubby marks, especially to the back of her skirt.

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