A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A SOLDIER DRUMMER ON HORSEBACK

20th century
After the 18th century model by Peter Reinicke, wearing a blue uniform with black tricorn hat, astride a horse with two puce drums, blue crossed swords mark, incised 1963, impressed 50, 19.5cm high
Extensive restorationRestoration to both hands and drumsticks. Some re painting to the his blue coat. Restoration to the sword. Some restoration to the stirrups and reins. Restoration to both horses front legs, and to the top of its tail. Restoration around bottom edge of drum. Possibly some re painting to the saddle cloth