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Lot 138

A Meissen figure of a man kneeling by a barrel, circa 1755

6 July 2021, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

£600 - £900

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A Meissen figure of a man kneeling by a barrel, circa 1755

Wearing a black tricorn, pale yellow jacket and puce breeches, the barrel painted with scattered flower sprigs, the base modelled with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 15.5cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (left lower leg replaced, hat restored)

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Provenance:
Sir Walter Rockcliffe Farquhar, 3rd Bart (1810-1900), Polesden Lacey;
Thence by descent to the current owner

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