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Lot 215
  • 215

A Meissen figure of a spaniel circa 1745

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 24cm., 9½in. high
seated to the left with its long-haired coat marked in dark grey, its open mouth revealing a flesh-coloured tongue, raised on a rectangular puce cushions painted with purple and gilt flowers and foliage, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (some restoration)

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 27th November 1979, lot 112
Lempertz Cologne, 23rd March 1991, lot 164

Exhibited

London, Asprey, no. 13

Condition

restoration to tips of ears and one corner of base, haircrack to base
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Spaniels were favourite ladies' companions in the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced in popularity by the pug, and are often depicted seated on their laps in portraits (see illustration). A figure of a spaniel was modelled in October - November 1734 for the Japanese Palace and attributed to Kändler, see Pietsch (2006), pp. 305-306. Two watercolours of dogs on cushion were executed for the French market circa 1758, one for the widow of the marchand-mercier Michel-Joseph Lair.