A Meissen figure of Il Capitano from the Duke of Weissenfels series mid 18th century, modelled by Peter Reinicke, from the Commedia dell'Arte, the Captain standing in flamboyant pose with one foot extended and his hands resting on his hips and back, wearing a flowered waistcoat over black breeches, blue crossed swords mark, small restorations, the decoration perhaps later, 14cm.