13th May, 2026 11:00
European Works of Art, Objects & Silver
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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: European Works of Art, Objects & Silver, 13th May, 2026
Auction Location: London, UK
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