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An assembled pair of Meissen figures of canaries circa 1745
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 11cm., 4 3/8 in. high
probably modelled by J. J. Kändler, their plumage picked out in tones of yellow with black and brown markings, perched on short tree stumps with flowering or foliate branches, one with traces of crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (minor restoration to beaks and foliage)
Provenance
The paler example: Christies, 5th December 1983, lot 128
The yellow example: The Collections of the Earls Beauchamp, Madresfield Court, Worcestershire, with 50734 in black enamel and bearing paper label inscribed 2530
Sotheby's New York, 17th May 1980, lot 196
The yellow example: The Collections of the Earls Beauchamp, Madresfield Court, Worcestershire, with 50734 in black enamel and bearing paper label inscribed 2530
Sotheby's New York, 17th May 1980, lot 196
Condition
Both beaks restored.Yellow bird with tail feathers re-stuck.Typical minor losses to flowers and twigs.
"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."