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A Meissen miniature figure of a wild boar circa 1750
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 5.5cm., 2¼in. high
modelled seated with head turned and mouth open, his coat marked in light brown, the shaped oval base applied with flowers, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (minor restoration and chips)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 131
Exhibited
London, Asprey, no. 21
Condition
restoration to left ear. Minor chips to applied leaves
"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
Kändler's work records for August 1746 records '1 wildes Schwein poussiret, ohngefähr 3 Zoll hoch' [modelled 1 wild boar, approximately 3 Zoll high]. A similar example is illustrated by Albiker (1959), no. 222. A similar figure of a boar was modelled as a sugar-paste table decoration for the Anna-Fest held at Schloss Moritzburg in July 1738.