A Meissen 'Cris de St. Petersburg' figure of a Russian peasant, circa 1750
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A Meissen 'Cris de St. Petersburg' figure of a Russian peasant, circa 1750
The bearded figure carrying a jug and leaning on a staff, wearing a green hat, white scarf, puce jacket and yellow breeches with white stockings, a satchel on his back, the rocky base applied with leaves and flowers, 13.3cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear of base (very minor restoration)
Sold for £6,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The figure modelled after an engraving by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince.

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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