English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th September 2016

Lot 429

A Meissen Cris de Paris figure of a lemon seller c.1755

Estimate £800 - £1,200

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Description

A Meissen Cris de Paris figure of a lemon seller c.1755, modelled by F E Meyer, holding the edges of his white apron, filled with lemons, a single fruit held in his left hand, and another escaped beside his right foot, wearing a lilac tunic patterned with flowers, faint traces of a blue crossed swords mark, a little good restoration, 13.5cm.