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Statuette en porcelaine de Meissen de la série des grands « Cris de Paris » représentant un vendeur de cartes, vers 1745-50
A Meissen figure of a map seller from the large Cris de Paris series, circa 1745-50
A Meissen figure of a map seller from the large Cris de Paris series, circa 1745-50
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Statuette en porcelaine de Meissen de la série des grands « Cris de Paris » représentant un vendeur de cartes, vers 1745-50
A Meissen figure of a map seller from the large Cris de Paris series, circa 1745-50
A Meissen figure of a map seller from the large Cris de Paris series, circa 1745-50
Modelled by P. Reinicke and J.J. Kaendler, carrying a large case of drawers with a bundle strapped on the top on his back, an oval box in his left hand and an unfurled map showing the four continents and inscribed "MARE/ INDIA" in his left hand, wearing a turquoise hat with purple band, a dark-brown coat with gilt buttons, an iron-red tunic with black flowers and braces, chamois breeches with yellow ribbons and black shoes, the base applied with leaves and flowers, 16.7cm high (some restoration)
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Provenance:
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 2 October 1979, lot 161
Exhibited:
Hohenberg an der Eger, Porzellanikon - Staatliches Museum für Porzellan, 2018-2023
Based on the engraving "Marchand d'Images", by Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, comte de Caylus, after Edme Bouchardon from the series "Études Prises dans le Bas Peuple où les Cris de Paris: Troisième Suite", published in 1738.
Reinicke's work reports for October 1744 include: "1 Tyroler, einen Tabulet-Kasten tragend, mit Bildern in der Hand, 9 Zoll hoch, in Thon bossiert" [1 Tyrolean carrying a Tabulet case, with pictures in his hand, 9 zoll high, modelled in clay]. Kaendler corrected the figure the same month: "Einen Tyroler Welcher allerley Waaren zu verkauffen träget, Corrigiret und in tüchtigen Stand gesetzet, zum Laager gehörig" [a Tyrolean who carries all manner of wares to sell, corrected and brought to fit state, for the storehouse].
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Please note the estimate in the print catalogue is incorrect. The estimate should be €4000-6000, as stated online.
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