Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Pierrot

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A fine painted and gilt porcelain figure of the commedia dell'arte character, Pierrot.

By Nymphenburg.

Pierrot depicted with his head … Read more A fine painted and gilt porcelain figure of the commedia dell'arte character, Pierrot.

By Nymphenburg.

Pierrot depicted with his head to the side, highlighted in blue, black & gold, and holding a green lantern.

Originally modeled by Franz Anton Bustelli circa 1760.

Marked with an impressed factory shield marks to the plinth and base and impressed numbers 54 and O.

Simply wonderful Nymphenburg design!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
He lacks a finger, and there are some losses and there are some losses to his ribbons throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Nymphenburg

Marks:
Marked with impressed factory shield marks to base and plinth & impressed numbers 54 and O to the base.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 8 in.
Width: ca. 4 1/4
Depth: ca. 3 1/8

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