CIRCA 1745
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A Meissen figure of a dancing Harlequin
Circa 1745
In a buff conical hat, black yellow-lined cape, white ruff and jacket with gilt buttons, black belt and turquoise breeches, standing in a dancing pose holding a slapstick before a tree-stump on a mound base applied with flowers and leaves (restoration to right arm, left hand and slapstick, enamel flaking to breeches, chips to two rosettes and leaves), blue crossed swords mark at back
5¾in. (14.8cm.) high
Circa 1745
In a buff conical hat, black yellow-lined cape, white ruff and jacket with gilt buttons, black belt and turquoise breeches, standing in a dancing pose holding a slapstick before a tree-stump on a mound base applied with flowers and leaves (restoration to right arm, left hand and slapstick, enamel flaking to breeches, chips to two rosettes and leaves), blue crossed swords mark at back
5¾in. (14.8cm.) high