118 - Collection of 18 Meissen figurines from the "Cris de Paris" series

Collection of 18 Meissen figurines from the "Cris de Paris" series 18-piece set; so-called "Parisian town criers" standing on a base with rocaille relief, some of which are adorned with flowers. 4 flower sellers, a fruit seller, a liquor seller, a vegetable seller, a pastry seller, a poultry seller, a grape seller, an oyster seller, a mussel seller, lady with a fan, violinist, farmer with an oboe, drummer, girl with a marmot, and girl with a chick. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler. Model nos. 4, 9, 12, 13, 16, 21, 23, 26, 30, 32, 60215, 60221, 60224, 60226, 60227, 60238, 60246, and 60249. A few figures restored; minimal damage; sword mark. Height 13 cm – 16 cm. Depicted are Parisian street vendors, as well as courtly figures in characteristic poses engaged in their activities, with 18th-century goods and objects; The “Cris de Paris” figurines were originally designed mostly based on drawings by Christophe Huet created in 1753, most likely commissioned by the Parisian merchant Jean Charles Huet. See Reinheckel, *Weltkunst*, 62, No. 9, p. 161ff.; Eberle, *Cris de Paris*; Cat. State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, Figures I, Parisian Town-Criers. A collection of 18 porcelain figures from the “Cris de Paris” series (Paris town criers). A few figures have been restored. Minor chipping. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Second half of the 20th century.