A PAIR OF MEISSEN TORSO'S FROM THE KONIGLICHE HOF-CONDITOREI ( ROYAL COURT PANTRY)
Mid 18th century
Each modelled as a warrior with plumed hat and chain mail cuirass before flags and military trophies, one with puce painted K.H.C mark, each approx. 12.5cm high (2)
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£100 - £200
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Hammer price:
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£1,900 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Each with extensive restoration and some chips
Torso on left in photo- bears the K.H.C mark. Restoration to the helmet and plume. Restoration to the brown support on which the helmet is supported. Restoration to the green lappets on the right shoulder and around the waist. Restoration to both flags to the left of the torso, to the spear, the axe, the hilt of the sword and the bow. Restoration to the top of each flag to the torso. Restoration to the standard and top of the spear. Two chips around the base
Torso on right in photograph- unmarked.Restoration to helmet and griffin. Restoration to the yellow lappets on right shoulder and around waist. Some restoration to the cape.Restoration to the majority of the military trophies. Large slice chip to the underside
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