A Kloster Veilsdorf miniature figure of Pantaloon
modelled by Wenzel Neu after an engraving by J. B. Probst, in a black snood and cape and iron-red suit, holding a candle, his other hand raised to his chin, on a mound base, circa 1765 (the top of the candle replacement) -- 7.5cm. high See colour plate
Lot Essay
Cf. Hugo Morley-Fletcher, op. cit., p. 214 for the example sold Christie's King Street, 13 March 1967, lot 92.