Sophie von der Goltz
Head of Sale
Lot 76
A later-decorated large Meissen 'Cris de Paris' figure of a map seller, the porcelain circa 1750
Withdrawn
Amended
7 – 8 July 2022, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£1,000 - £1,500
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Sebastian Kuhn
Department Director
Nette Megens
Head of Department, Director
A later-decorated large Meissen 'Cris de Paris' figure of a map seller, the porcelain circa 1750
Modelled by J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke, holding a map in his right hand and a rolled-up map in the left, wearing a purple jacket and breeches and carrying a large case on his back, the base applied with leaves and flowers, 16.7cm high (some restoration)
Footnotes
From the first series of Cris de Paris figures - which included seven male street vendors - modelled after the first page of the third edition of 'Etudes prises dans le bas Peuple ou les Cris de Paris' (1738), engraved by Claude Philippe Caylus after Edmé Bouchardon.
Saleroom notices
Please note, this lot is withdrawn.
