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Meissen Figure of the Tyrolean Trinket Seller


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Dates Circa 1745
Medium Porcelain
Origin Germany
Description A fine Meissen figure of the Tyrolean trinket seller, "Tirolerin", modelled by P. Reinicke and J J Kändler. The figure is holding an open box covered in brown faux fur:

Placed on the open box are 4 strands of different coloured necklaces, 2 with gold clasps: a gold crucifix (or bible) with blue and red stones. The contents of the interior of the box are: a pair of silver (now tarnished) spectacles; a rectangular snuff box decorated with a puce flower pattern; a pair of silver (now tarnished) earrings(?); a gold etui; a pair of gold buckles; another gold crucifix or bible with blue and red stones; a pair of silver (now tarnished) scissors; a pair of gold and blue stone earrings; a small gold spoon; a gold shell snuff box and a matching rectangular snuff box decorated with a puce flower pattern; In her hand she holds one of the pair to the gold shell-shaped snuff box.

16cm High

7.5cm Wide

8cm Deep

Condition A section of her hat is restored, and her right arm re-attached.
Literature Patricia Brattig Meissen Barockes Porzellan, “Tirolerin”, p. 129 no. 50.
Yvonne Adams, Meissen Figures 1730-1775 Kändler Period, p.50, no.114, and for a full and detailed discussion on this figure see: Angela Gräffin von Wallwitz, Celebrating Kändler 1706-1775, Meissen Porcelain Sculpture, pp. 112- 115, Cat no.19.