Lot Essay
For the model see Dr. E. Pauls-Eisenbeiss, German Porcelain of the 18th century Volume I, London 1972, p.156.
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CIRCA 1770, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, INCISED B.77 TO BACK OF BASE
Details
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT FROM 'THE FOUR MONARCHIES SERIES'
CIRCA 1770, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, INCISED B.77 TO BACK OF BASE
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, representing Greece, standing wearing a helmet and cloak, with the four-headed Cerberus at his side
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
CIRCA 1770, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, INCISED B.77 TO BACK OF BASE
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, representing Greece, standing wearing a helmet and cloak, with the four-headed Cerberus at his side
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, King Street, London, 25 November 1991, lot 314.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, Amsterdam, 30 October 2001, lot 366.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, Amsterdam, 30 October 2001, lot 366.