Lot Essay
Cf. the examples sold by Christie's Geneva, 11 May 1981, lot 95; 3 December 1982, lot 80; 10 November 1986, lot 73 and in these Rooms on 11 April 1988, lot 178.
CIRCA 1745
Details
A Meissen figure of the Captain from the Duke of Weissenfels series
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler and P. Reinicke, in black tricorn hat, gilt-edged white jacket, flowered pink waistcoat, buff gloves, turquoise breeches and black shoes, a sword at his left hip, standing with his arms akimbo on a mound base applied with foliage (handle of sword lacking, restoration to sheaf of sword and back of hat, minor chips to gloves and foliage)
5½in. (14cm.) high
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler and P. Reinicke, in black tricorn hat, gilt-edged white jacket, flowered pink waistcoat, buff gloves, turquoise breeches and black shoes, a sword at his left hip, standing with his arms akimbo on a mound base applied with foliage (handle of sword lacking, restoration to sheaf of sword and back of hat, minor chips to gloves and foliage)
5½in. (14cm.) high