Rare mythological figurine group of Meleager and Atalante in white porcelain. On a naturalistic rocaille base decorated with flowers and leaves, Meleager standing in front of a tree and on a boar's head, covered by a hip scarf, gazing intimately at and embracing Atalante, who is sitting next to him on a stone block. A putto seated at her feet. Designed by Franz Conrad Linck, c. 1765, remainder; minimally damaged; maker's mark. H. 41 cm. Cf. Erkenbert-Museum Frankenthal, no. P 0047 (group in white); Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer, ceramics collection, no. HM_1955_0027 (group in colour). Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. A rare mythological porcelain group of Meleager and Atalante modelled by F. A. Linck. Restored. Minor chipped. Manufacturer's mark. Frankenthal. 2nd half 18th cent.