A Höchst porcelain figure of Cynthio modelled by JCL von Lücke, circa 1752

standing in a duelling pose, wearing a black gold-bordered tricorn hat and a matt red military coat over a yellow waistcoat with fringed flaps, raised on a waisted square plinth edged in blue, old inventory number 241 underside (some minor restoration)

left hand restored, firing crack at base going up to junction of base and tree stump (each side). typical minor chip and wear to gilt edge of hat, otherwise find condition.
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For a similar model, see the Giovanni & Gabriella Barilla Collection, Sotheby's London, 14 March 2012, lot 164.