A Meissen figure of a man kneeling by a barrel, circa 1755

Wearing a black tricorn, pale yellow jacket and puce breeches, the barrel painted with scattered flower sprigs, the base modelled with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 15.5cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (left lower leg replaced, hat restored)

Provenance:
Sir Walter Rockcliffe Farquhar, 3rd Bart (1810-1900), Polesden Lacey;
Thence by descent to the current owner