Price

£4800.00

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1764 – 1765

The factory at Closter Veilsdorf was established by the younger brother of the Duke of Sachsen Hildburghausen a few miles from the court theatre. It was the only porcelain factory in the principality.

Wenzel Neu was modelmeister at the factory from 1763-67. The figures from the commedia dell’arte are believed to be amongst his earliest creations.

The series of ten figures are taken from a set of twelve drawings by Johann Jacob Schübler which had been engraved by Johann Balthasar Probst and published in Augsburg in 1729.

In this figure harlequin is shown delivering a fake love letter to a lovesick Capitano.

Provenance – Giovanni and Gabriella Barilla Collection

Dimensions

Height – 14.50cm

Price

£4800.00



Condition report

Two thirds of the letter in his right hand made up. Tip of slapstick missing.
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  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
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  • Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
  • Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
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