A large Meissen porcelain model, 'Count von Brühl's Tailor', after the original design by Johann Joachim Kaendler, German, second half 19th century

modelled as a lively tableau depicting a bespectacled gentleman seated in an ungainly manner astride a goat, elaborately attired in a brightly patterned coat and a tri-corn hat worn at a jaunty angle, the model adorned with a tailor's accoutrements, including an iron, a pair of scissors, a pin cushion and a ruler, incised '107', stamped '58' and underglaze blue crossed swords mark
43 cm high, 40 cm long

• Lot Sold $15,000 (Hammer Price)
• $18,300 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

One horn damaged and superficially repaired and one loop from the handle of the scissors has been restored. Losses to applied decoration behind the figure in places, including the pin cushion and fabric and ribbon in the figure's satchel. Loss to the tip of each of the figure's boots.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Consultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & Design  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Consultant Specialist Arts & Design  Adelaide  T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836  E: Anthony Hurl
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art  Sydney  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Fiona Hayward
	Marlene Cartlidge Administrator Arts & Design  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Marlene Cartlidge		Gary Singer Chief Executive Officer Australian & International Art  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Gary Singer