From a cycle of the seasons, a limited edition studio series. Standing on a round plinth, an elegantly dressed young woman, in a lightweight, partially rustling, sleeveless dress adorned with various scattered insects. Neck and ears adorned with applied pearl jewelry. On her blonde hair with hinted curls, a large, extravagant hat with a sculpted floral arrangement. Subtle, vibrant painting. Either Silvia Klöde. Incised unique number "5/5/1999. Ligiered monogram "KS". Model number 90561. Sword mark with addition "A" for artist's studio series. Height 36.5 cm. In addition to her training as a embosser at the State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen from 1973, Silvia Klöde (born 1956) completed an evening study at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts in the field of sculpture, which she successfully graduated from in 1983. She was a member of the "New Artistic Development" department until 2011, working in the field of wall design, spatial sculptures, unique pieces, medals, and product development. She has received multiple awards and has been working as a freelance sculptor since 2012. See Meissen Contours, p. 55; Meissen Manuscripts XVII, p. 121 (comparative piece). An unique porcelain figure "Allegory of the Summer" from a small limited studio series. Signed (workshop's sign). Incised unique number "5/5/1999. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. 1999.