A Capodimonte figure of a print seller circa 1760

modelled by Giuseppe Gricci after the Meissen model, carrying his wares in a bulky pack strapped to his back, a scroll in his left hand some damage and restoration

This figure has been extensively restored in the past and this restoration has now discoloured. There is overpainting to the brim of his hat, both sides of his open coat, the treestump next to his right knee, and his right arm. This arm appears to have been detached above the elbow and the right hand is possibly a replacement or has been partly restored. Assuming this model follows the Meissen original, he should be carrying an unfurled map in his left hand which is also lacking.
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The Meissen prototype for this model is one of a group of street vendors created by J.J. Kändler after original designs by Edme Bouchardon.  For an example of circa 1740, see Yvonne Adams, Meissen Figures, 2001, p. 14, no. 7.  The Meissen version of the print seller (also known as the map seller) has an unscrolled map in his right hand and a circular box in his left hand.