Lot Essay
See Len and Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portriat Figures, London, 1987, p.34, fig. XIX for a similar peasant taking snuff.
CIRCA 1745, MODELLED BY J.J. KNDLER
Details
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF THE SNUFF-TAKER
Circa 1745, modelled by J.J. Kndler
The peasant in black hat, yellow waistcoat and iron-red breeches, a basket of grapes suspended from straps around his shoulder and resting atop a tree-stump, holding a pinch of snuff to his nose, a gold box in his other hand
66in. (18.5cm.) high
Circa 1745, modelled by J.J. Kndler
The peasant in black hat, yellow waistcoat and iron-red breeches, a basket of grapes suspended from straps around his shoulder and resting atop a tree-stump, holding a pinch of snuff to his nose, a gold box in his other hand
66in. (18.5cm.) high
Provenance
King Ludwig of Bavaria (by tradition)
Philippe de Saintr Collection; Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 13-14 January 1950, lot 286
Philippe de Saintr Collection; Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 13-14 January 1950, lot 286