A Meissen later-decorated figure of a fife and drum player from the Cris de Paris series, the porcelain circa 1760 Modelled by Peter Reinicke, wearing a puce and green hat, yellow jacket with indianische Blumen and blue breeches, playing a fife and drum, the base embellished with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 14.3cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue and incised / under the glaze to the rear of the base, incised 7 on the underside Footnotes: Provenance: With Yvonne Adams; The Collection of H. Rodes Sr. and Patricia Hart (acquired from the above), sold Christie's New York, 6 February 2026, lot 143 (part) Literature: Adams, Len and Yvonne, Meissen Portrait Figures, 1987, p. 118 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Description
Buyer's Premium
32%
Estimate £500-£700
Starting Price
£400
Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom
































