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18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'

$4,866.75
£3,500
€4,143.27
CA$6,643.48
A$7,472.44
CHF 3,875.79
MX$90,646.17
NOK 49,142.76
SEK 46,246.09
DKK 30,909.97
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About the Item

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper. Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white cape, yellow waistcoat with Sgraffito scrolls and circles and white leggings, playing the bagpipes and standing on an oval mound base applied with flowers and foliage (restoration likely though not obvious). Crossed swords mark to rear of base and reputable French dealer stamp. 9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high.
  • Creator:
    Johann Joachim Kaendler (Designer),Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1745
  • Condition:
    Repaired: restoration to this item is likely though it's not obviously visible. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good condition though there are minor chips and loses around the item. A firing hairline crack can be seen at the back on the base of the cape .
  • Seller Location:
    Basildon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50421stDibs: LU8971239204592

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