A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A TURKISH MAIDEN

CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AT BACK OF BASE

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A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A TURKISH MAIDEN
CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AT BACK OF BASE
Modeled standing in a pink shift, holding a jug in her left hand
5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) high

Provenance

Bequest of Frances Oliver.

Lot Essay

Modelled standing and wearing a long white veil and pale-brown robe with gilt buttons, holding a black pitcher in her left hand, on a rocky shaped circular base applied with green leaves, a puce flower on the reverse

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