Meissen Style Porcelain Courting Couple Figural Group

This is a detailed hand-painted hard-paste porcelain figural group depicting a courting couple in 18th-century Rococo-style attire, situated within a pastoral 'Bocage' setting. The male figure is dressed in a cobalt blue frock coat with gilded accents and a black tricorn hat, while the seated female figure wears a complex floral patterned skirt and a laced bodice. A third smaller figure is visible in the background against a central floral tree. The construction features a rocky, flower-encrusted mound base typical of the late 19th-century German porcelain tradition. The palette is rich with blues, yellows, and polychrome floral details. Notable markings include a blue underglaze mark on the base consisting of crossed swords with a pommel or star, which strongly resembles the Meissen Marcolini period mark (c. 1774–1814); however, the overall execution suggests it may be a high-quality 19th-century 'Dresden' or 'Sitzendorf' imitation in the Meissen style. The condition appears fair with visible porcelain 'shredded' clay for the baskets and delicate floral appliqués, which are prone to chipping. Significant age is indicated by the wear on the base rim and the nature of the kiln vent holes visible in the underside shot. The provenance is likely European, specifically German, with high collectability for enthusiasts of Victorian-era Rococo revival ceramics.