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

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Description

crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear of base, impressed 37
13cm., 5 1/8 in.

modelled by Peter Reinicke, holding a fan, with a black reticule over her left arm, wearing a purple dress with turquoise bows and a gilt watch hanging from her waist and a yellow underskirt, the scroll-edged base heightened in gilding and applied with leaves and flowers

Catalogue Note

Based upon the drawing by Christophe Huet of 1753, illustrated by Eberle, op.cit., no.22, along with another example of the model.