English and European Ceramics and Glass - 16th June 2021
Lot 422
A Meissen figure group of musicians c.1770
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £450
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Description
A Meissen figure group of musicians c.1770, modelled with a central figure playing the violin, raised on a tall pierced scroll surrounding by three further figures playing the guitar, flute and hurdy-gurdy, the circular base with further instruments and sheet music scattered around, moulded with swags and a continuous laurel garland, blue crossed swords and dot mark, small losses, 27.5cm.
Provenance: from the collection of Edward Croft-Murray (1907-1980).