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A Meissen figure of an Amazon parrot circa 1735-40
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 15cm., 5 7/8 in. high
possibly modelled by J. J. Kändler or J. F. Eberlein, perched on a tree stump with green, blue, yellow and puce plumage, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised 110 (minor chips and restoration to leaves)
Provenance
Christie's London, 3rd March 1986, lot 89
Condition
Resoration to leaves and branches, to parrot's left claws,. Minor restoration to edges of left wing. Some specking to the glaze. Minor chips.
"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
The large number of entries related to parrot figures, with no specific mention of an Amazon parrot, in Kändler's records between 1735 and 1740 and the additional fact that some models were worked over by Eberlein make it difficult to precisely date and attribute the modeller of the present example. The incised modeller number remains unknown but can be considered as early.