Lot Essay
Cf. W.B. Honey, op. cit. (1934), pl. XLIXb; see also the example sold in these Rooms on 9 June 1986, lot 92.
CIRCA 1750, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT BACK
Details
A Meissen figure of a Miner
Circa 1750, blue crossed swords mark at back
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, holding an axe, the blade with gilt crossed swords, his black hat with gilt moulded pick-axes, gilt-buttoned tunic and long-tailed back-apron, black knee-guards and shoes, standing before rockwork on a square mound base applied with coloured flowers and foliage (axe-head a restored replacement, restoration to fingers of left hand and sleeve, slight chipping to foliage)
7 7/8in. (20cm.) high
Circa 1750, blue crossed swords mark at back
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, holding an axe, the blade with gilt crossed swords, his black hat with gilt moulded pick-axes, gilt-buttoned tunic and long-tailed back-apron, black knee-guards and shoes, standing before rockwork on a square mound base applied with coloured flowers and foliage (axe-head a restored replacement, restoration to fingers of left hand and sleeve, slight chipping to foliage)
7 7/8in. (20cm.) high