English & European Ceramics & Glass - 12th October 2010
Lot 462
A Meissen figure of a hurdy gurdy player
Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A Meissen figure of a hurdy gurdy player, modelled by J.J. Kändler from the Cris de Paris series, wearing a yellow waistcoat and ribboned breeches, his right foot stepping off the flower encrusted base, c.1748, some damages and restoration, 22cm.
Cf. Len & Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures, p.97 for the model and the original print by Edmé Bouchardon.
