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A Meissen group of a pug bitch and puppy circa 1745
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 22.3cm., 8¾in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, each dog with black markings on a pale tan coat, the mother's left forepaw raised, her puppy suckling beneath, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, giltwood stand (some restoration)
Provenance
Olive, Lady Baillie, Lowndes House, London (dining room), acquired from Landsborough, 3rd May 1957; the giltwood stand acquired from Maison Jansen, Paris, 13th January 1958
Condition
Tail of mother broken off and restuck with some losses.Extensive restoration to lower part of body and to body of puppy. Some restoration to claws of puppy.
"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 list in February-May 1741: 'Ein Mopß Hündigen, wie er an dem alten säugt' [A pug dog as he suckles at the old] and in his Taxa: '1 Mittelmäßiger Möpßhund mit einem jungen Möpßgen natürl. vorgestellet, vor Ihro Maj. den König.' [A medium-size pug dog with a young pug naturally depicted, for his Majesty the King].