18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Spring Fine Sale
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A Meissen Porcelain Cris de Paris Figure of the Lottery Seller, circa 1755, modelled by Peter Reinicke, standing holding a paper cone in his right hand, his drum with clock face across his back, on a scroll moulded mound base, crossed swords mark in underglaze blue and impressed 21
15cm high
Based on a 1753 drawing by Christophe Huet inscribed One who calls out the lottery tickets, what he has in his hand is a hollow thing in which he has the tickets on his back, he has a round wooden box on top, the cover shows a clock face with an iron needle ... I would very much like to see the above mentioned, iron needle made which can be turned so that these figures could be used for a game during the dessert. See Eberle (Martin) Cris de Paris Meissener Porzellanfiguren des 18 Jahrhunderts, no.45
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Loss to the tip of his left index finger. No other notable loss or chips. Free from restoration.
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Auction: Spring Fine Sale, 18th Mar, 2023
The sale will include a strong offering of European ceramics including a Private Collection of 18th Century Meissen Figures, including examples from the 'Cris de Paris' series, and good examples of Sevres porcelain and biscuit porcelain figures. Further highlights include an exhibition qualilty side cabinet by Gillows, a Private Collection of Welsh Lovespoons, and a Private Collection of Paperweights.
Viewing
Sunday 12th March 11am-4pm, Monday 13th March - Friday 17th March 10am-4pm, and the morning of the sale from 8am.
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