English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 637

A rare Meissen figure of Old Father Time mid 18th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1900

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Description

A rare Meissen figure of Old Father Time mid 18th century, probably modelled by J J Kändler, holding a scythe in his right hand, the blade resting on the ground beside his left foot, a winged hourglass in his left hand, his wings outstretched, blue crossed swords mark to the reverse, the handle of his scythe broken, 14.7cm. Cf. Sotheby's, 5th July 2006, lot 54 for a similar example.