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A Meissen figure of a recumbent doe circa 1745-50
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 9cm., 3½in. long
probably modelled by J. F. Eberlein, facing to the right, naturalistically painted in tones of brown (some restoration)
Provenance
Christie's London, 12th March 1990, lot 86
Condition
Restoration to back leg and horns. Minor wear.
"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
Similar models are illustrated by Albiker (1959), no. 202 and Rückert (1959), pl. 282, no. 1150. There are several entries for stags and does in Kändler's work records, but the most likely reference to this model seems to be in J. F. Eberlein's work records in Janaury 1745: '1 liegender Hirsch auf das Waarenlager' [A recumbent stag for the warehouse], which could also refer to the male version. For an example, see Kunze-Köllensperger (1999), cat. 22. The Warsaw Conditorei inventory (1750) lists "6 sitting deer and 6 sitting stags".