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A pair of Meissen figures of bears circa 1740-45
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 12.5cm., 5in. long
modelled by J. J. Kändler, free-standing, one with head slightly raised and with brown fur, the other with head lowered and with brown markings, impressed 47 to both (minor restoration)
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 109
Condition
Brown bear - minor restored chips to forepaws.
Grey bear - restoration to both ears and to tip of muzzle.
"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
Several models of bears are mentioned in Kändler's work records, of which the earliest is 1741; see Albiker (1959), no. 172. A similar pair on gilt-metal bases was sold at Sotheby's London, 22nd November 2005, lot 15.