Sophie von der Goltz
Head of Sale
Lot 74
A rare Meissen 'Cris de Paris' figure of the milk and egg seller, circa 1755
Withdrawn
Amended
7 – 8 July 2022, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£3,000 - £5,000
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Sebastian Kuhn
Department Director
Nette Megens
Head of Department, Director
A rare Meissen 'Cris de Paris' figure of the milk and egg seller, circa 1755
Modelled by Peter Reinicke, wearing a green bodice, yellow apron and white skirt embellished with indianische Blumen, balancing a jug on her head and holding a basket with eggs on her left arm, the base moulded with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 16.2cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to the rear of the base, impressed 11 (restored)
Footnotes
After a drawing by Christophe Huet of 1753, illustrated by M. Eberle, Cris de Paris (2001), no. 46.
Saleroom notices
Please note, this lot is withdrawn.
