Meissen Figurine "Girl with Spade" – Model 60319 – 1st Quality

Original porcelain figurine from the renowned Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. The piece depicts a girl with a spade, part of the historical "Gardener's Children" series. The base features the underglaze cobalt blue crossed swords mark without any cancellation strokes (1st quality) and the impressed model number 60319 with former's mark 102. The figurine is characterized by exceptional craftsmanship, from the delicate facial features to the intricate porcelain flowers at the base. The overall condition is good, noting a minor, delicate chip on one of the toes, which is common in antique and vintage figurative porcelain. Aside from this detail, the hand-painted decoration and other structural elements remain in excellent state.
Historical context:
Model 60319 is based on the classic 18th-century designs by Johann Joachim Kändler. The "Gardener's Children" series reflects the Rococo fascination with idealized rustic life. The specific markings indicate production from the second half of the 20th century, following Meissen's centuries-old standards of excellence.