CIRCA 1750, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK TO BACK OF BASE

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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A BUTCHER FROM THE ARTISAN SERIES
CIRCA 1750, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK TO BACK OF BASE
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, standing before a tree-stump, leaning forwards with both arms raised to chop a carcass with an axe, in a black tricorn hat, green-lined brown coat, red tunic, white apron and brown breeches, the mound base applied with flowers and moulded with rococo scrolls enriched in puce, turquoise, blue and yellow (restoration to brim of hat and axe blade, small chips)
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

An example of this figure formerly in the Emma Budge Collection, was sold by Christie's Rome on 24 May 1972, lot 193 and another example was sold by Christie's Geneva on 14 November 1983, lot 264 and in these Rooms on 6 March 1995, lot 171. Also see the example in the Victoria and Albert Museum (W.B. Potts Gift, C137-1993).

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