Lot 173
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a meissen group of a spinster
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a meissen group of a spinster

CIRCA 1880, MARKED WITH UNDERGLAZE BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, PRESSNUMMERN 2685 AND 84 AND PAINTERMARK 45

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a meissen group of a spinster
Circa 1880, marked with underglaze blue crossed swords, Pressnummern 2685 and 84 and paintermark 45
After a model by J.J. Kaendler, painted in colours as a seated lady holding a bible, flanked by a table with a spinning wheel, on rocaille base (the spinning wheel restored)
circa 16.5cm high
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Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.

Lot Essay

This model was originally based on an engraving from Les amusements de la vie privée by L. Surügue in 1747.
Cf. R. Rückert, Meissner Porzellan 1710-1810 (Munich 1966), p.186 no.1024 Tafel 251.

See illustration p.47

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