26. A Meissen figure of a joiner, circa 1750-55 Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, wearing a black tricorn hat, white coat, purple waistcoat and breeches and with various instruments tucked in his apron and in his hands, the base modelled with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 22.5cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear edge of base (some restoration) Provenance: Anon. sale, Christie's London, 30 September 1991, lot 231