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A MEISSEN SAUCIERE IN THE FORM OF A SWAN, THE PORCELAIN CIRCA 1738-41, THE DECORATION LATER |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- length 9 3/4 in.; 24.8 cm
of Swan service type, modelled by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, as a gliding swan mounted by a putto wearing green drapery hanging a flower garland around its neck, its open wings and back feathers forming a spout, crossed swords in underglaze-blue
Provenance
The Antique Company of New York, Inc., January 1969
Condition
Both wings of the putto figure restored at the terminals and an associated small slither chip to the top edge of the green fabric. The swans left foot with restoration to the outer edge. The swans right foot and leg restored. Very minor small chips to petals of flower garland. Some glaze loss to the tail feathers forming the spout.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This model was originally included in the Swan service. Eberlein wrote in his work record in August 1738: 'Eine Sociere von einen Schwan und einen Kindel...', [A sauciere in the form of a Swan and a small child...], referenced in Ulrich Pietsch (ed.), Schwanenservice - Meissener Porzellan für Heinrich Graf von Brühl, Leipzig, 2000, p. 163.
Similar examples are found in the Dresden Porzellansammlung (Inv. no. P.E. 1415, published by Pietsch, ibid, pp. 163, no. 35), the Dr. Schneider Collection, Schloss Lustheim in Munich (Inv. no. ES 67) and the Jack and Belle Linsky Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Inv. no. 1982.60.323)
Sotheby’s Scientific Research department used noninvasive XRF for this lot to screen the green enamel for chromium, which was detected.
Similar examples are found in the Dresden Porzellansammlung (Inv. no. P.E. 1415, published by Pietsch, ibid, pp. 163, no. 35), the Dr. Schneider Collection, Schloss Lustheim in Munich (Inv. no. ES 67) and the Jack and Belle Linsky Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Inv. no. 1982.60.323)
Sotheby’s Scientific Research department used noninvasive XRF for this lot to screen the green enamel for chromium, which was detected.