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A rare pair of Meissen figures of black woodpeckers circa 1756
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 19cm., 7 1/2 in. high
probably modelled by J. J. Kändler, with rich black plumage and pale grey beaks, perched on low mossy tree-stump bases, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue and indistinct black inventory numbers, perhaps IP3278(?) (minor restoration)
Provenance
Olive, Lady Baillie, Lowndes House, London (dining room), acquired from Maison Jansen, Paris, 29th June 1937
Condition
minor restoration to end of one tail and applied leaves on base
"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
The black woodpecker (Specht) is native to Saxony. For the model, see Albiker (1959), no. 140; the author attributes the figures to Kändler and dates them to around 1756. Only one other example of this rare model seems to have appeared at auction in recent times; see Sotheby's London, 10th July 1973, lot 115.