English and European Ceramics and Glass - 16th June 2021
Lot 407
A Meissen white-glazed figure of America c.1745-50
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £650
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Description
A Meissen white-glazed figure of America c.1745-50, from the Four Continents series, modelled by J J Kändler as a native woman in traditional feathered costume, seated on the back of an alligator with a parrot perched on her left hand, the low base applied with flowers and leaves, faintly incised 'AMER' to the back of the tree trunk, blue crossed swords mark, some losses, 14cm high.