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79 - A Meissen porcelain figure of a woman playing the hurdy gurdy, mid 18th century, possibly modelled b...

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£550

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A Meissen porcelain figure of a woman playing the hurdy gurdy, mid 18th century, possibly modelled by J. J. Kandler, underglaze blue cross swords mark to the rear of the base, unglazed foot, 13cm high, restored right foot
Provenance - purchased from Winifred Williams, Eastbourne/London before 1970.

More Information

Restoration to her right foot and ankle, losses to each of the bows on her arms, and to the tip of the hurdy gurdy, wear/abrasion to the gilding around the brim of her hat, otherwise in good condition with no cracks detected.

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Auction Date:

14th Mar 23 at 9:30am GMT