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Figure en porcelaine représentant un philosophe, Meissen, circa 1923A Meissen white figure of a philosopher, circa 1923 image 1
Figure en porcelaine représentant un philosophe, Meissen, circa 1923A Meissen white figure of a philosopher, circa 1923 image 2
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Figure en porcelaine représentant un philosophe, Meissen, circa 1923

A Meissen white figure of a philosopher, circa 1923

29 October 2025, 14:00 CET
Paris, Avenue Hoche

€1,500 - €2,000

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Figure en porcelaine représentant un philosophe, Meissen, circa 1923

A Meissen white figure of a philosopher, circa 1923


Modelled by Paul Scheurich, wearing a hat, cloak and simple shoes and carrying a walking stick and a flask, the square base moulded with vegetation, incised signature 'Scheurich' to rear of base, 31.1cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze to the rear of the base, incised model number G.295, impressed former's number 123 (minor restoration to his left hand)

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The model was purchased by the Meissen manufactory on 20 March 1922 for RM 12,000. The first porcelain figure was sold in December 1923 and a further seven were sold by the end of 1931 (all unpainted).

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