Lot Essay
Cf. Len and Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures, p. 136
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A FISH-VENDOR
Circa 1745
From the Cris de Paris series, modelled by J.J. Kändler and P. Reinicke after the original drawings by Christophe Huet, in white scarf, lilac bodice and yellow skirt, holding out a white apron with three fish, on a circular mound base applied with foliage (extensive restoration), blue crossed swords mark at back
5 1/2in. (14cm.) high
Circa 1745
From the Cris de Paris series, modelled by J.J. Kändler and P. Reinicke after the original drawings by Christophe Huet, in white scarf, lilac bodice and yellow skirt, holding out a white apron with three fish, on a circular mound base applied with foliage (extensive restoration), blue crossed swords mark at back
5 1/2in. (14cm.) high