A Meissen porcelain figure of a seated bagpiper, mid 18th ce...

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87 - A Meissen porcelain figure of a seated bagpiper, mid 18th century, modelled by J.J. Kandler, wearing...

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A Meissen porcelain figure of a seated bagpiper, mid 18th century, modelled by J.J. Kandler, wearing a harlequin jacket and conical hat, playing bagpipes seated on a rock, gilt brass mount to base, 15cm high, restored
Provenance - purchased from Winifred Williams, Eastbourne/London before 1970.

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Restoration to his hat, face, the mouthpiece and finger piece of his bagpipe, both hands, his left ankle and foot. Later mount to base obscuring any marks. Some grubbiness in places and some matt areas to the glaze on the rock work and his leg.

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Auction Date:

14th Mar 23 at 9:30am GMT