Lot 14
  • 14

A rare Meissen figure of a Turkish lady circa 1745-50

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • K.H.C. in purple, 18th century script 'D' in ink
  • 15.1cm., 6in.
holding a pennant, wearing a gilt-edged puce headdress, flower-decorated robes with yellow and green sash, and yellow shoes raised on platforms

Provenance

Royal Court Pantry, Dresden

Catalogue Note

The K.H.C. mark, for Königliche Hof Conditorey indicates that this figure was delivered to the Royal Court Pantry in Dresden of Augustus III, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony.