Three figures of 'The Piping Shepherd', circa 1755-70


Standing cross-legged with his dog at his feet, comprising the original Meissen version wearing a green jacket and white breeches, 16.2cm high, crossed swords mark, a similarly coloured Chelsea figure with black breeches, 16.5cm high, red anchor mark, and the Bow version wearing a broader-brimmed hat and richly patterned costume, 15.8cm high, anchor and dagger mark (3)
|The original figure was modelled at Meissen by Reinicke and Kändler and was copied at Chelsea, Bow and Derby, becoming one of the most popular figures produced in 18th century England.