A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A LADY after the model by J. J. Kändler wearing a frilled white bonnet, an iron-red-lined yellow crinoline robe painted with indianische Blumen with a black and gilt corsage and a mauve underskirt, holding a pug-dog under her left arm and with another peeping from the hem of her skirt, standing on a waisted rectangular base painted in the manner of C. F. Heroldt with figures in landscapes and harbour scenes divided by panels of gilt diaper, the moulded details enriched in gilding (chip to right ear of one dog), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 53, incised 549., painted number 53, circa 1890
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A LADY after the model by J. J. Kändler wearing a frilled white bonnet, an iron-red-lined yellow crinoline robe painted with indianische Blumen with a black and gilt corsage and a mauve underskirt, holding a pug-dog under her left arm and with another peeping from the hem of her skirt, standing on a waisted rectangular base painted in the manner of C. F. Heroldt with figures in landscapes and harbour scenes divided by panels of gilt diaper, the moulded details enriched in gilding (chip to right ear of one dog), blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 53, incised 549., painted number 53, circa 1890
11in. (28cm.) high
Lot Essay
Cf. R. Rückert, op. cit., p. 211, no. 873 for an example of circa 1744