Lot Essay
A similar figure from the Jörg Nelte Collection sold in these Rooms, 12 October 1995, lot 35
CIRCA 1745
Details
A Meissen figure of Doctor Boloardo
Circa 1745
In black hat, white ruff and long cloak, gilt-fringed puce jacket, turquoise breeches, black stockings and yellow shoes, turned to his left with his right hand on his hip and his left arm extended and standing on a mound base applied with flowers and foliage (restoration to upper part of left arm, hat, middle finger of left hand, right toe and cloak)
5½in. (14cm.) high
Circa 1745
In black hat, white ruff and long cloak, gilt-fringed puce jacket, turquoise breeches, black stockings and yellow shoes, turned to his left with his right hand on his hip and his left arm extended and standing on a mound base applied with flowers and foliage (restoration to upper part of left arm, hat, middle finger of left hand, right toe and cloak)
5½in. (14cm.) high