A MEISSEN FIGURE OF ST JOHN modelled by J.F. Eberlein with flowing brown hair, in a long cloak and robes gilt with flowers, dots and stars, standing barefoot, looking up to his right with his right hand on his chest, on a square base (restoration to neck, part of robe and his left hand lacking), blue crossed swords mark, circa 1740
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF ST JOHN modelled by J.F. Eberlein with flowing brown hair, in a long cloak and robes gilt with flowers, dots and stars, standing barefoot, looking up to his right with his right hand on his chest, on a square base (restoration to neck, part of robe and his left hand lacking), blue crossed swords mark, circa 1740
17.5cm. high
Lot Essay
Cf. Rainer Rückert, Meissener Porzellan, no. 974, pl. 237