Lot Essay
Cf. the examples sold Christie's, London 30 June 1980, lot 310; 1 July 1985, lot 135; 22 June 1992, lot 191.
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CIRCA 1755, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT THE BACK, INCISED 10, MODELLED BY P.REINICKE
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A BOATMAN
Circa 1755, blue crossed swords mark at the back, incised 10, modelled by P.Reinicke
Standing in contrapposto, wearing a puce stocking cap, flowered yellow shirt, turquoise jacket purple sash and puce trousers, holding an oar against his right shoulder, his left hand on his hip
5in. (13.5cm.) high
Circa 1755, blue crossed swords mark at the back, incised 10, modelled by P.Reinicke
Standing in contrapposto, wearing a puce stocking cap, flowered yellow shirt, turquoise jacket purple sash and puce trousers, holding an oar against his right shoulder, his left hand on his hip
5in. (13.5cm.) high
Sale room notice
The description should read: A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A BUTTER SELLER FROM THE 'CRIS DE PARIS'