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Lot 78

A Meissen model of a drunken fisherman, circa 1745

6 December 2018, 13:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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A Meissen model of a drunken fisherman, circa 1745

Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, wearing a yellow hat and green jacket, several fish peeking out of his white shirt, a bag slung over his shoulder and a fish in each hand, the base applied with leaves, flowers and mushrooms, 18.2cm high, traces of crossed swords mark in blue (left arm restuck through elbow)

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Kaendler's Taxa from December 1738 states: '1 Fischer mit aufgewickelten Bein Kleidern, die Fische so er gefangen, trägt er theils in seinem Busen, Schubsacken und Händen, auf dem Rücken hat er einen Kober, worinnen Krebße, welches alles zu sehen, und neben sich hat er einen Fischreißer liegen.' [1 fisherman with bunched trousers, having caught the fish like this, partially carried in his breast, pocket and hands, on his back he has a bag, in which are crabs, which is all visible, and next to him lies a fishing basket.]; quoted in R. Rückert, Meissener Porzellan 1710-1810 (1966), p.174, no.917.

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