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A Meissen figure of a harlequin, one of a grouping of Meissen…
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Sydney
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14-Apr-2014
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A Meissen figure of a harlequin, one of a grouping of Meissen figures based on the Italian Commedia dell'Arte, this figure of harlequin in hard-paste porcelain is painted in enamels and gilded. The crouching comedic figure wears a grey hat with a yellow rosette. He seems to be recoiling in fear or disgust against a stump. His moustachio'd face, dotted with black patches, registers revulsion. Standing on a flower encrusted base, no.259 incised to base, marked for the period 1924-34, crossed swords, approx 17 cm high
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Ceramics: Meissen