Porcelain figurine group of a pair of lovers with a pug

On an uneven base, covered with plastic flowers and leaves, sits a loving couple embracing each other in front of a rococo-style lattice trembita, surrounded by delicately applied floral vines. The woman is dressed in a white gown with a floral pattern and gold trim, and also wears a lace bonnet, while the young man is dressed in a pink suit over a white, gold-embellished waistcoat. At their feet, a pug with a red tie is jumping. The polychrome painting is adorned with gold accents. This piece is possibly the work of Johann Joachim Kändler, circa 1745. Minor restoration/chips; height 19 cm. See Ricket, Bavarian National Museum catalog, No. 882; Kollensperger, Burda Collection, No. 8. Porcelain figurine group of a pair of lovers with a pug, created by J.J. Kändler. Slightly restored/with chips. Meissen, circa 1745–1750.