Lot Essay
Cf. the examples sold Christie's Geneva, 3 December 1982, lots 82 and 90 and in these Rooms, 22 June 1992, lot 219
Details
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF BELTRAME
Circa 1744
His right arm extended, in white cape, gilt-edged pink jacket, yellow pantaloons and black shoes, before a tree-stump on a mound base applied with flowers and foliage (right hand a restored replacement and letter lacking), blue crossed swords mark at back
5 1/4in. (13.5cm.) high
Circa 1744
His right arm extended, in white cape, gilt-edged pink jacket, yellow pantaloons and black shoes, before a tree-stump on a mound base applied with flowers and foliage (right hand a restored replacement and letter lacking), blue crossed swords mark at back
5 1/4in. (13.5cm.) high
Provenance
Anon., sale Christie's Geneva, 11 May 1981, lot 98
Literature
Hugo Morley-Fletcher, Meissen Porcelain, p. 85