After a Meissen model, the couple in the midst of a lively dance, clasping each other's hands and balancing on one foot as they look over each other's shoulder.

Provenance: The collection of Sir Mark Wrightson, Bt., England.

MARCHANT, EST. 1925 (Lots 59-100 and 116-173) 

Note: This charming figural group, its compexity and delicacy difficult to achieve in clay, was first modeled in 1743 at the Meissen factory by the master J.J. Kandler (1706-1775) as a Harlequin and girl dancing a Polish mazurka, a popular dance at the time.

Christie's. Chinese Export Art Featuring 100 lots from Marchant, est 1925, 18 January 2018, New York