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A Meissen figure of a lady pilgrim
probably modelled by P. Reinicke, modelled standing, wearing a straw hat, a collar with scallop badges on it, a full skirt and overskirt and sandals, one hand raised to hold her staff (staff lacking) and the other holding up her skirt as she steps forward, above a scroll-moulded base applied with flowers, enriched in colours and gilt, blue crossed sword mark -- 7¾in. (19.5cm.) high, circa 1750 (later-decorated, restored and slight damages)
See front cover illustration
probably modelled by P. Reinicke, modelled standing, wearing a straw hat, a collar with scallop badges on it, a full skirt and overskirt and sandals, one hand raised to hold her staff (staff lacking) and the other holding up her skirt as she steps forward, above a scroll-moulded base applied with flowers, enriched in colours and gilt, blue crossed sword mark -- 7¾in. (19.5cm.) high, circa 1750 (later-decorated, restored and slight damages)
See front cover illustration