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    Fine French and Continental & European Ceramics and

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    17 - 18 November 1999

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    • A MEISSEN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGU
    Lot 462

    A MEISSEN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURE OF LE MARQUIS

    CIRCA 1754, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT THE BACK, INCISED 36

    Price realised

    USD 2,185

    Estimate

    USD 1,200 - USD 1,800

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    A MEISSEN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURE OF LE MARQUIS
    Circa 1754, blue crossed swords mark at the back, incised 36
    Stepping forward to bow, wearing a turquoise jacket, flowered purple vest and purple breeches, his tricorn hat held against his left hip by his arm, his right hand holding back the hem of his coat
    5.1/8in. (13cm.) high

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