Lot 146
  • 146

An early Meissen pagoda figure circa 1720

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • 8cm. high; 3¼in.
modelled seated with his right hand resting on his knee, decorated, probably at Augsburg, with a gilt robe and chain and pendant (some wear to gilding)

Condition

Some wear to the gilding, particularly to the skull cap, both knees, the right elbow, the folds in the sleeve of garment.
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