Meissen Figurine Group "Venus and Cupid"

On a high, with plastic leaf and flower vines, sitting on a rocky pedestal, is a half-dressed Venus with a white, gold-embroidered cloth. Nestled beside her is a standing, winged Cupid with a quiver, his wings gilded. Opposite them is a cooing pair of doves, symbolizing love. Polychrome painting. Possibly by Peter Reinicke, around 1747. Insignificant restoration; minor damage; crossed sword mark. Height 18.5 cm. See Pietzsch, Catalogue of Meissen Porcelain Sculpture Kirchner and Kaendler, No. 111. A porcelain figure group of Venus and Cupid. Insignificantly restored. Minor chipped. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Mid-18th century.