Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 280

A Meissen figure of the Moenchgut Skipper late 19th century

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

A Meissen figure of the Moenchgut Skipper late 19th century, from the Villager series, modelled by Hugo Spieler, the old salt wearing a striped waistcoat beneath his oilskins, holding tight to a furled sail while the sea breaches the deck boards on which he stands, blue crossed swords mark, incised Q190, some restoration, 16.3cm.