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A fine Meissen figure of a girl playing the bassoon circa 1750-55
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue
- 14.2cm., 5 9/16 in.
from the Mädchenkapelle, draped with a flower garland and wearing a blue bodice and white skirt decorated with flowers and a lavender sash, the base moulded with gilt-edged scrolls and applied with leaves and flowers
Literature
George Savage, 18th Century German Porcelain, London 1958, pl.62a (illustrated)
Catalogue Note
For similar figure, and other from the Mädchenkapelle, or series of girl musicians, see Meissener Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts aus Bad Pyrmonter Privatbesitz, exhibition catalogue, Museum im Schloss, Bad Pyrmont 2002, pp.170f.