A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A MINER (DER HAUER)
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A MINER (DER HAUER)

CIRCA 1748, BLUE CROSED SWORDS MARK AT BACK, MODELLED BY J.J. KÄNDLER

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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A MINER (DER HAUER)
Circa 1748, blue crosed swords mark at back, modelled by J.J. Kändler
In puce and green hat with gilt crossed hammers at front, white shirt, breeches, black kneepads and apron, the pouch at his waist gilt with crossed swords, standing with an axe over his right shoulder, on a mound base applied with flowers
8in. (20.3cm.) high
Provenance
The Nyffeler Collection; Christie's, London, 9 June 1986, lot 95

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