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A miniature Meissen porcelain court figure of an aristocrat holding muffs
CIRCA 1750
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A miniature Meissen porcelain court figure of an aristocrat holding muffs
CIRCA 1750
Modelled by P. Reinicke, leaning against a treetrunk, on circular base (restored)
6.5 cm. high
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This lot is offered without reserve and will be sold to the highest bidder.
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Lot Essay
Several chess sets were made with miniature court figures. Cf. Y. Adams, Meissen figures of the Kaendler Period, Atglen, 2001, p. 62, ill. no. 150.
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