A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A GENTLEMAN AT A DESK
Circa 1740-1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, wearing a gilt-edged red frock coat, seated on a rock and writing a letter, the page inscribed 'Madame, 'J'ai recu la lettre de ...', the table with cabriole legs enriched with gilding, the marble top with writing equipment, a watch and a silvered box, above a shaped rectangular mound base applied with coloured flowers and foliage, some damage and restoration
14 cm. high
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A GENTLEMAN AT A DESK
Circa 1740-1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, wearing a gilt-edged red frock coat, seated on a rock and writing a letter, the page inscribed 'Madame, 'J'ai recu la lettre de ...', the table with cabriole legs enriched with gilding, the marble top with writing equipment, a watch and a silvered box, above a shaped rectangular mound base applied with coloured flowers and foliage, some damage and restoration
14 cm. high