A MEISSEN FIGURAL PORCELAIN GROUP OF COURTING VICTORIAN MAN AND WOMAN each on gilt-edged, scroll moulded base with naturalistic detailing, each in walking position conveying movement, she dressed in a crinoline with lace detailing and a light blue bustier, with yellow buckle shoes, he dressed in matching tunic and breeches, light blue tailored overcoat with black buckle shoes; both marked with factory mark in blue underglaze, he marked with incised model number 2346, impressed numerals 122, with painter's numeral 45 in gilt overglaze, she with incised model number 2212, impressed numerals 122, effaced numeral in red overglaze, in marker inscribed with RUTHIE, overglaze, all underside base; height of each: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.) N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.