Ending 29th Mar, 2026 14:00

Olympia Timed: Spring 2026

 
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A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A COALMAN, SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

modelled with a sack of coal over one shoulder, another behind his legs, wearing a puce jacket, apricot breeches and a red and white striped hat, blue crossed swords mark with blurred dot to back of base, 10.3cm high, small patches of misfiring, right toes broken and lacking, left hand restored

For another example of this model see Len and Yvonne Adams, 'Meissen Portrait Figures', London 1987, p. 137.


 

modelled with a sack of coal over one shoulder, another behind his legs, wearing a puce jacket, apricot breeches and a red and white striped hat, blue crossed swords mark with blurred dot to back of base, 10.3cm high, small patches of misfiring, right toes broken and lacking, left hand restored

For another example of this model see Len and Yvonne Adams, 'Meissen Portrait Figures', London 1987, p. 137.

Auction: Olympia Timed: Spring 2026, ending 29th Mar, 2026

The sale presents a diverse selection of 521 lots, featuring accessible estimates across many departments including European Works of Art, Chinese and Japanese Works of Art and Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, with a majority of lots drawn from the Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria department.

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 22nd March: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 23rd March: 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 24th March: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 25th March: 10am to 5pm

AUCTION:
Closing from: 2pm 29th March, 2026 

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