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A Meissen figure of "Dancing Harlequin" from the Weissenfels series, modelled by Peter Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, circa 1744,
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 16cm, 6 1/2 in high
dancing and carrying a long slapstick, his right hand to his nose, wearing a multi-coloured jacket, short purple cape and a conical hat, underglaze blue crossed swords mark (some restoration)
Provenance
Christie's London, 28 June 1993, lot 122
Condition
fingers and hat restored
"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."
"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
A model of Harlequin is mentioned in April 1744 "1 Arlequin von gleicher Grösse angefangen" [Started to model 1 Harlequin of the same size]. The same month, Kändler noted that he corrected the model. (Chilton, op. cit., p. 27).
Reinicke clearly took inspiration from the earlier versions created by Kändler (see lot 121). His version however is often entitled Hanswurst as he wears the typical Tyrolean costume, with his hair tied up in a topknot, and wears or carries a pointed hat with zigzag braid trousers and jacket.