A Meissen figure of a Lady of the "Mopsorden" circa 1745

modelled by J.J. Kändler, holding a pug dog under her left arm with another beneath her skirt, wearing a skirt with sprigs of indianische Blumen and trimmed in blue, wih an iron-red underskirt, her bonnet with a purple ribbon, the canted rectangular pedestal with a gilt foliate motif on each side

H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent, sold by Christie's London, 12th March 1947, lot 143;
Claude Leigh, sold Christie's London, 29th April 1954, lot 34

haircracks to the front and reverse of the ladies skirt, one haircrack with restoration in the area of the blue trim, some small chips around the edge of the skirt und underskirt, one tiny flat chipt to the ear of the lower mops, the forefinger of the ladies right hand missing
"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."

Recorded in Kändler's work records of June 1744 and in the Taxa: "Dame von Mopß Orden, auf einem Postament stehend in der linkcken Hand einen Mopß Hund haltend, auch einen zum Füßen liegend, vor die Printzeßin von Hertfordt."