A MEISSEN FIGURE OF SAINT JOHN

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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF SAINT JOHN
CIRCA 1765, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, AFTER A MODEL BY JOHANN FRIEDRICH EBERLEIN OF 1740

In gilt-flowered white robes, his right hand on his chest, a book under left arm, on a square base, chip to hem of robe
6¼in. (15.9cm.) high

Lot Essay

The present model was conceived by Eberlein as part of a Crucifixion group.