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A Meissen small figure of a bear circa 1750
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 7.5cm., 3in. high
probably modelled by J. J. Kändler, seated on its haunches with its front legs raised and its head turned to the right, on a shaped oval mound base applied with flowers and foliage, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue
Provenance
Christie's London, 24th February 2003, lot 114
Condition
Small chip to one leaf.
"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
This model is probably after a larger version made of a pair of playing bears, referred to in Kändler's Taxa as follows: '2 Bäre nach der Natur in Thom boussirt, wie solche gegen einander spielen, vor die Printzeßin von Herfordt' [2 bears modelled in clay, as they play with one another, for the Princess of Herford (Henriette Amalie von Anhalt-Dessau [1720-1793])]. The model of this size was made for table decoration and produced in larger quantity: seven models (four white and three polychromed) are listed in the Warsaw Conditorei inventory (1750).