A Meissen figure of a singing shepherd, circa 1755

modelled by J. J. Kändler, standing against a tree stump from which hangs his pouch, holding a music sheet in his right hand, wearing a puce jacket, yellow cape and pale brown knee breeches, the scroll moulded base applied with flowers and leaves, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear of base, some restoration,

With Kunsthandel Dr. Dagmar Holz, Königswinter

There is restoration to left hand and cuff, restoration to bow on left shoe. Some restoration and chips to flowers and leaves.
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For the model with the original sheep at his feet, see Dr.E. Pauls-Eisenbeiss, German Porcelain of the 18th Century, Vol. I, page 251.