A Zürich figure of a hurdy-gurdy player circa 1775

Estimate

1,000 - 1,500 GBP

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Description

Z in underglaze-blue
15.5cm., 6 1/8 in.

standing on a circular base with a tree-stump support, holding the instrument under his left arm, wearing a 17th century purple costume and a green waistcoat

Catalogue Note

A similar example of this figure, also known as 'the Schwitzer', is illustrated and discussed by S. Ducret, Die Zürcher Porzellanmanufaktur, pp.254, cat.no 397.