A MEISSEN FIGURE OF COLUMBINE modelled by J.J. Kändler, in gilt-edged turquoise hat, yellow bodice with black central section, white apron, puce skirt with deeper puce scattered foliage and yellow shoes, playing a hurdy-gurdy and seated on a rockwork mound base applied with flowers and foliage (her left index finger and tip of little finger restored), faint blue crossed swords mark, circa 1747
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF COLUMBINE modelled by J.J. Kändler, in gilt-edged turquoise hat, yellow bodice with black central section, white apron, puce skirt with deeper puce scattered foliage and yellow shoes, playing a hurdy-gurdy and seated on a rockwork mound base applied with flowers and foliage (her left index finger and tip of little finger restored), faint blue crossed swords mark, circa 1747
13.5cm. high
Lot Essay
Cf. K. Butler, op. cit., no. 151
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