A MEISSEN FIGURE OF PANTALONE

CIRCA 1744, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AND K.H.C. IN PUCE FOR THE KNIGLICHE HOF-CONDITOREI, MODELLED BY P. REINICKE

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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF PANTALONE
Circa 1744, blue crossed swords mark and K.H.C. in puce for the Knigliche Hof-Conditorei, modelled by P. Reinicke
In black skull-cap, white ruff and cloak, and pink suit edged in gilt and with gilt buttons, modelled with one hand raised, the other tucked beneath his cloak, on a tree-stump pad base applied with flowers
5in. (13.3cm.) high

Lot Essay

See Len and Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures, London, 1987, p. 210 for a similar figure based on an engraving by J. Callot and from the Duke of Weissenfels series. Also see an Anon. sale; Christie's, London, 22 June 1992, lot 214 and an Anon. sale; Christie's, London, 24 February 1997, lots 309 & 313.