A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A LADY OF THE 'MOPSMORDEN' CIRCA 1870

after the 18th-century model by Johann Joachim Kändler, modelled standing on a high waisted and canted rectangular base, holding a pug in her arm and another peeping out from under her skirt, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, painter's mark 31 in red script.

The Estate of the Late Giuseppe Rossi, sold, Sotheby's London, March 10, 1999, lot 568

There is an approximate 1/4-inch flat chip to the underside edge of her shirt at the back, not visible from the exterior. There is a miniscule chip to the upper edge of the base and a 1/8-inch chip to the lower edge of the base. Otherwise in generally good condition.
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.