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Lot 46
  • 46

A pair of Meissen duck tureens and covers circa 1785

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • each approx. 29cm., 11½in. length
facing to the left or right, the details of their plumage delicately picked out in tones of brown, purple, blue and black, the male's salmon pink beak open, his partner's demurely closed (both with some restoration), with later French ormolu mounts

Provenance

Olive, Lady Baillie, Lowndes House, London (dining room), acquired from Botibol, 28th June 1948; the ormolu mounts acquired from Maison Jansen, Paris, 28th June 1948

Condition

Him (Green neck): some restoration to inner rim. Both with restored necks. Tureens- both with restoration to tails.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

An example of the male duck is illustrated by Albiker (1959), no. 150. According to Albiker, the model was created by Lück (presumably J. F. Lück) in September 1781. A  similar smaller pair, described by Kändler in his 1741 after-hours work report as butter tureens, is illustrated by Röbbig (2008), no. 60 page 256; and perhaps formed the basis for Lück's re-working.