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Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

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LOT 94

Lot 94

Meissen 'Cris de St. Petersburg' Figure of a Lemonade Seller, c.1750

Meissen 'Cris de St. Petersburg' Figure of a Lemonade Seller, c.1750
Lot 94 Details
Meissen 'Cris de St. Petersburg' Figure of a Lemonade Seller, c.1750

the bearded figure wearing a white coat with striped belt, blue breeches and black hat and shoes, standing with a jug in his left hand and his right hand supporting a tray of beakers on his head, on a mound base applied with leaves
small chip to leaf
height 6.2" — 15.7 cm.
painted crossed swords mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Winifred Williams, Eastbourne, 1959
Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

Small chip at tip of applied leaf on base; very minor loss of pigment at rim of jug and firing crack in handle are not significant: otherwise in good condition; mark is at back of base

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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