Lot Essay
Cf. Dr. K. Berling, Meissen China an Illustrated History, New York, 1972, Table 9, fig. 4, p. 35
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A MEISSEN MODEL OF A ROMAN SOLDIER
CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT BACK, MODELLED BY J.J. KAENDLER
With plumed helmet, puce tunic beneath a chain mail vest and green robe draped round his shoulders, standing in contrapposto leaning against his shield, head restuck, sword hilt and left thumb restored, minute chip to right index finger
5½in. (13.9cm.) high
CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT BACK, MODELLED BY J.J. KAENDLER
With plumed helmet, puce tunic beneath a chain mail vest and green robe draped round his shoulders, standing in contrapposto leaning against his shield, head restuck, sword hilt and left thumb restored, minute chip to right index finger
5½in. (13.9cm.) high