Beschreibung:

A Nymphenburg white Chinoiserie group Circa 1763-66, left figure with impressed Bavarian shield mark, back of base with impressed shield mark over incised MH monogram · ·6·D· After F.A. Bustelli , the left figure leaning back slightly in a relaxed contra-posto, holding a large book and gently resting his left hand on his companion's back, wearing a hat, cloak and doublet, the belt buckle impressed with the Bavarian shield, the long under-robe with pendant sleeves, his companion bowing elegantly with his right hand to his forehead, his left arm concealed beneath his garments, wearing a sleeveless full-length robe over a robe with long pendant sleeves, his baggy pantaloons tied above his pointed shoes, on a shaped plinth base with a moulded waisted edge at the front and sides and pierced apertures at the back (left figure with extensive chipping to hat, left index finger a replacement, chip to pig-tail, small chip to front left corner of base, very slight chipping to edge of base) 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) high