FIVE MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURES EMBLEMATIC OF THE SENSES,19th-20th century; Blue crossed swords mark; incised and impressed marks. After J.C. Schönheite; modelled as seated ladies in 18th century costume engaged in various activities - 6 in. high, largest. Estimate $2,000-2,500
Lady with flowers (smell): E.5, 1040, blue Germany underglaze stamp Lady with mirror (sight): E3., 1560, blue Germany underglaze stamp Lady with food (taste): E.2, 1530 Lady with bird (touch): E4, 1520, blue Germany overglaze stamp Lady with spinet (hearing): E.1, 290, blue Germany underglaze stamp
Condition report: Touch: the finial on the birdcage has been chipped off. Taste: there are fleabites on the leaves in the fruitbowl and basket; there is a chip on one back corner of the seat cushion; she has a fleabite on the tip of her nose and a repair on her arm at the shoulder. Smell: there are minor fleabites on some of the flowers.
