Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 288

A rare Meissen figure of the Dancing Shepherdess mid 18th century

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £500

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Description

A rare Meissen figure of the Dancing Shepherdess mid 18th century, modelled by Meyer, wearing a flowing yellow skirt beneath a green tunic, holding a pair of castanets, blue crossed swords mark to the reverse, some restoration, 17cm.

Provenance: previously in the collection of Sister Wendy Beckett.