Hussar on Horse

Description:
Meissen figurine in hardpaste porcelain depicting a soldier on a white horse with the front legs of the horse in the air. The figure is dressed with a conical black hat and black boots, wearing a pink or lilac colored jacket. The whole piece sits on an oval base with a bit of grass painted in.
Additional Information: sculpture; horse; man; riding; Underneath marked with a faint crossed sword mark in underglaze blue.; The front leg of the horse has been mended at the knee.
Category Sculpture
Reference Number 00891
Maker/Artist J. J. Kaendler; Meissen
Materials Porcelain
Measurements 7 x 6 in
Time Period 1740



Images

  • Scroll to Zoom