Meissen, sword mark, 1st choice, model by JJ Kaendler 1748, model no. 942 x, figure from the series of the Commedia dellarte/Italian comedy, painted in colors, discreetly decorated with gold, slightly rest. and best., H approx. 16 cm, Pfeiffer period 1924-34. In the 18th century, the Meissner Manufactory brought out various series of small theater sculptures, some of which were repeatedly revised, based on designs by JJ Kaendler, P. Reinicke, JF Eberlein and FE Meyer. The Italian comedian figures, almost always wearing masks, reflect certain types or professions. It was played without a fixed text, mostly only with scenic instructions in the form of farcical impromptu theatre.
