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Perfect Hairdresser Figurine

This is a superb figure of a hairdresser scene made by Nymphenburg in the late 19th century or early 20th century after a Frankenthal original. Likely meant to be a depiction of the royal court hair dresser doing the hair of some important lady while another servant stands near by. The lady is sitting in a chair with her dog by her side, a table in front of her includes a mirror on top and some other items, a small bench behind her with a pot of coals (it looks like) and the hair dresser is standing on a ladder to be able to do the tall pointy hairstyle of the lady. another table with a hat on it in the back with a little bag on the nicely modelled base. Really one of my favorite blanc de chine pieces they made. The figurine is 8.375 inches tall, 6.75 inches wide and 5.75 inches deep. Marked with the impressed shield mark and impressed numbers 3 as well as incised number 38/1 as shown. Another impressed shield mark to the side of the bench / foot stool and underneath the Frankenthal CT under a crown in green. An early version without the date code. The figurine is in perfect condition which is probably the first time I have seen that sicne with all that fine detail something is usually damaged but not on this piece here which is exciting. Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $1249
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