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Lot 17
  • 17

Two Meissen figures of blue tits circa 1741

Estimate
1,200 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 13.5cm., 5 1/4 in. and 14.5cm., 5 3/4 in. high
probably modelled by J. J. Kändler, looking to the right, with bright blue, green and yellow plumage and grey markings, astride a tree-stump applied with leaves, the other with crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (some restoration)

Provenance

The first: Christie's London, 7th July 1997, lot 360

Condition

one with restoration to beak, wings and tail, the other with base reduced and now mounted in ormolu, minor restoration
"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

The model seems to be rare; apart from a pair mounted in ormolu at Christie's London on 28th October 1963, lot 143, only two other blue tits seem to have appeared at auction in the last thirty years; a pair sold at Christie's London, 3rd December 1984, lot 152.