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CIRCA 1755
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A Meissen figure of Cupid disguised as a chimney-sweep
Circa 1755
Gilt and painted in colours, modelled by Johann Joachim Kaendler as a winged boy flanking a treetrunk, wearing; a pink drapery, socks, shoes and a black cylindrical hat, holding a bag over his left shoulder and a ladder on his left arm, on circular rocaille base (restored and a chip to right hand)
10.5cm. high
See illustration
Circa 1755
Gilt and painted in colours, modelled by Johann Joachim Kaendler as a winged boy flanking a treetrunk, wearing; a pink drapery, socks, shoes and a black cylindrical hat, holding a bag over his left shoulder and a ladder on his left arm, on circular rocaille base (restored and a chip to right hand)
10.5cm. high
See illustration
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