Sale 6913
London, South Kensington
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13 July 1995
Price realised
GBP 506
Estimate
A Meissen figure of a shepherd modelled standing in 18th century dress, with a lamb at his feet and a dove at his hand with a love-letter around it's neck, above a circular base, enriched in colours and gilt, blue crossed swords marks and other marks -- 7 5/8in. (19.3cm.) high, 19th century (some chips) See illustration
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