A Meissen beggar playing the hurdy-gurdy, 18thC,
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A Meissen beggar playing the hurdy-gurdy, circa 1740
Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, wearing ragged clothes, seated playing the hurdy-gurdy, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, yellow jacket, white shirt and satchel across his back, on a rocky mound base, 12cm high (his head broken off and restored, some minor chips to his hurdy-gurdy, retouching to some of the enamel colours)
Estimate:
£2,000 - 3,000
€2,300 - 3,500
US$ 3,100 - 4,700

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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