Large Meissen figure of a piping shepherd, J. J. Kandler, c. 1755
$4,400.00 AUD
Rare large Meissen figure of a piping shepherd, dressed smartly in a blue coat & white had, a lamb and a dog at his feet.
‘Fugitive’ blue crossed swords mark to unglazed base, by central hole,
Modelled by J.J. Kandler,
this example dating to circa 1755.
Condition: restorations throughout, including: pipes, fingers, dog’s eat and paw, tip of coat tail, his neck, foliage tips, sheep’s ear, very well done and displays well.
| Condition | extensive restorations, to pipes, fingers, ears, grass |
|---|---|
| Size | 25cm |
| References | ref. V&A Museum, http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O77856/figure-kandler-johann-joachim/ A similar example was sold at Bonhams, Bond St, 5 June 2013, dating to circa 1755. http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20949/lot/45/ It is interesting to note the subtle differences between that example and this, including the placing of the mark: a small crossed swords on the lower back places that one in the earlier 1750's, while this example bears them full size beneath, Interestingly, both Bow and Derby made a copy of this figure. |
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