A MEISSEN FIGURE OF ST. JOHN NEPOMUCK modelled by J.J. Kändler kneeling on the bridge in pink-lined ermine cape and gilt-edged surplus and black cassock, with four cherubs among cloud scrolls at his feet (his hands and part of his cape restored), blue crossed swords mark, circa 1745

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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF ST. JOHN NEPOMUCK modelled by J.J. Kändler kneeling on the bridge in pink-lined ermine cape and gilt-edged surplus and black cassock, with four cherubs among cloud scrolls at his feet (his hands and part of his cape restored), blue crossed swords mark, circa 1745
26.5cm. high

Lot Essay

The example in the Hetjens Museum, Dusseldorf is illustrated by Rückert (1966), no. 914 where he cites two entries from Kändler's taxa and his report of 1744. An example sold in our London Rooms, 5 APril 1971, lot 53

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