A Meissen 'Cris de Paris' figure of a pastry seller circa 1755-60

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Description

crossed sword mark in underglaze-blue
14cm., 5 1/2 in.

modelled by Peter Reinicke, holding a wicker tray with pastries, wearing a red-spotted hat, purple jacket with gilt buttons, green apron and yellow breeches, the scroll-moulded base edged in gilding and applied with leaves and flowers

Catalogue Note

The drawing by Christophe Huet of 1753 is illustrated by Eberle, op.cit., no.27, together with another example of the figure.