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Rare Meissen “Cris De Paris” Oyster Seller Girl Porcelain Figurine
A Meissen polychrome glazed and gilded porcelain figurine from the Cries of Paris series, depicting an oyster seller. The figure is modeled standing and looking upward, carrying a large yellow wicker creel on her back. She is dressed in 18th-century rustic attire consisting of a green bodice with long sleeves, a white apron featuring a purple floral border, and a yellow skirt. The figure stands on a low mound-shaped base decorated with multi-colored applied flowers and gilded scrollwork. The underside of the base features the blue underglaze crossed swords mark for the Meissen porcelain factory.
Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.00"W x 8.50"H
Estate item in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs