Featured Broken Eggs figural, Edme Samson 8" tall

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  1. sunday silence

    sunday silence Well-Known Member

    the Meissen versions of this go for a lot. This one has repairs to the flowers and is that a firing crack? I love the little cherub trying to be helpful.

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Isn't that Cupid, with a quiver on his back?
    Maybe the eggs stand for broken relationship? Hope of a new life (eggs) crushed?
     
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Whenever I see that lace treatment I think later .1940s-50s .
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Looks to me like the cupids were responsible for the egg basket being dropped. One is hiding from chastisement & the other is suing for forgiveness.
     
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  5. sunday silence

    sunday silence Well-Known Member

    Here's a Meissen version from worthpt along with another complimentary figural. its very similar to the Edme one. This pair sold $1700 per worthpt. Other Meissen versions go about 400-750.


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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    which auction...when..and where all play a part in any final value....... there is no real standard.
     
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  7. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    18thc Meissen Biscuit Figure, The Broken Eggs by Acier, c1790, Antique Porcelain Marcolini Bisque.

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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You can't take those kids anywhere.:rolleyes:
     
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    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Plus that the Meissen figurines are much more detailed.
     
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  10. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    "the Meissen figurines are much more detailed."
    Yep,also I think the uncolored biscuit ware allows the virtuoso modeling to really shine.
    PS-How after 230 years you'd find one of these in perfect condition ? It'd be an act of God.
     
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  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is a stunning piece.
     
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