Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these Rooms on 6 April 1981, lot 74.
CIRCA 1765, BLUE INTERLACED C MARK AT BACK
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A Ludwigsburg putto as an officer
Circa 1765, blue interlaced C mark at back
In black shako with puce plume, crown and tassel, fur-lined puce dolman edged in green and a green and gilt striped belt hung with an orange and gilt pouch, holding a sword in his right hand, the scantily clad figure standing on a shaped square green and brown base (restoration to left shoulder and index finger, plume and sword)
4in. (10cm.) high
Circa 1765, blue interlaced C mark at back
In black shako with puce plume, crown and tassel, fur-lined puce dolman edged in green and a green and gilt striped belt hung with an orange and gilt pouch, holding a sword in his right hand, the scantily clad figure standing on a shaped square green and brown base (restoration to left shoulder and index finger, plume and sword)
4in. (10cm.) high
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