Meissen porcelain representing the cook "Cris de Paris" circa 1765.

Figure in Meissen porcelain representing the cook in front of his stove* from the series of "Cries de Paris" with polychrome and gold decoration.
Model by Peter Reinicke, circa 1753-1754.
Mark in blue of crossed swords on the back of the terrace, illegible mark in hollow under the base.
Circa 1765, second part of the 18th century.
Height: 14 cm.
*From the drawings of Christophe Huet of 1753.
Cf. Martin Eberle "Cris de Paris" Meissen Porcelain Figurines of the 18th century, n°29 p. 86 and 87, Messedruck Leipzig GmbH 2001.
Y.Adams "Meissen Figures 1730-1775 The Kandler Period" Schiffer publishing Ltd 2001, n°40 p. 25.