TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF FEMALE MUSICIANS (2)
Mid 18th century
The first modelled as a seated young woman playing the hurdy gurdy, the second as a girl standing playing a pipe, each with traces of a blue crossed swords mark, 14cm and 15cm high
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£80 - £120
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Hammer price:
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£300 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Hurdy gurdy player- restoration to both hands, to edge of sleeve and puce bow on right arm, to hurdy gurdy. Restored through waist. Small chip to brim of hat. Restoration to tip of right shoe. One leaf restored on base.
Piper- restoration to back and through waist. Restoration to each sleeve, to the pipe and to the fingers on each hand. Some restoration to the puce sash. Two small chips along bottom edge of dress.
