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A Meissen figure of a bullfinch circa 1747-50
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 15cm., 5 7/8 in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, its head turned slightly to the right, naturalistically painted with russet-red breast, grey body plumage and black head and tail feathers, on a crisply-cast tree stump applied with berried branches, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (minor restoration)
Provenance
The Flahaut Collection, Christie's London, 12th June 1995, lot 593
Condition
part of one branch, some leaves and three claws 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
See the note to lot 35, the pair of bullfinches. Interestingly, this model differs a little from the right-turned example in that lot, having a somewhat different angle to the head and greater detail in the tree bark.