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18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Selling Grapes'
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18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Selling Grapes'

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18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Figure Selling Grapes'

Modelled by Peter Reinicke as part of the 'Cris of Paris' group of figures, circa 1753, wearing a grey hat and a blue coat and holding a basket of grapes in right hand while standing on a flower encrusted base. 5 3/4" inches in height

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Treaders Collectables has dated this Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine to the 1750s.

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SA1079990
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5091
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18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Figure Selling Grapes'

Modelled by Peter Reinicke as part of the 'Cris of Paris' group of figures, circa 1753, wearing a grey hat and a blue coat and holding a basket of grapes in right hand while standing on a flower encrusted base. 5 3/4" inches in height

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079990
Dealers Internal Ref
5091
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18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Selling Grapes'

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An 18th-century Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a street trader wearing a blue coat and tricorne hat, carrying a basket of grapes.
18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Selling Grapes'
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Produced during the 18th century, street trader figuresoften referred to as Crierswere inspired by contemporary engravings depicting everyday street vendors. The Meissen factory in Saxony pioneered these subjects under master modeller Johann Joachim Kandler, establishing a tradition of capturing occupational figures in hard-paste porcelain.

18th-century Meissen figures were crafted from hard-paste porcelain, a mixture of kaolin and petuntse fired at high temperatures. The details were hand-painted using overglaze enamel pigments and accented with burnished gold leaf before a final firing.

Authentic pieces typically feature the crossed swords mark in cobalt blue underglaze on the base. Collectors also examine details such as crisp moulding, hand-painted facial features, early polychrome enamel palettes, and characteristic Rococo scrollwork moulding.

Porcelain statuettes can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on mantelpieces, or arranged on bookshelves alongside contemporary art books. Grouping figures by historical era or theme creates a structured visual narrative within classic or eclectic interiors.

Dust porcelain figurines regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush. Avoid immersing pieces with gold accents or overglaze enamels in water, and never use abrasive materials or chemical cleaners, as these can strip original paint and gilding.
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