A pair of ormolu candelabra mounted with Meissen figures of 'Kammerhusar' Schindler, circa 1745
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A pair of ormolu candelabra mounted with Meissen figures of 'Kammerhusar' Schindler, circa 1745
Modelled by J.J Kaendler, standing playing goat bagpipes with a seated dog at the rear, on a gilt-edged flared plinth moulded with acanthus leaves at the corners, the first wearing an iron-red fur-lined hat, yellow tunic with gilt brocade, gilt-striped blue breeches and yellow boots, the second with a purple hat, green tunic with gilt brocade, gilt-striped iron-red breeches and yellow boots, mounted on scrollwork ormolu bases with flowers, applied at the rear with three leafy branches applied with porcelain flowers, two terminating with foliate sconces, 21.5cm and 22.3cm high (minor restoration) (2)
Sold for £67,250 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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