- 211
A Meissen figure of a pug dog circa 1743
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 12cm., 4¾in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, seated to the left with naturally coloured brown coat and black muzzle, wearing a green collar with gilt bells and a rosette, on a rectangular gilt-tasselled puce cushion with puce and gilt foliate scrolls (minor chips and restoration)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 4th March 1986, lot 213
Condition
Small chips to rosette. Restoration to both ears
"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 Taxa from 1740-48 lists: '2 Mops Hunde gegen einander sitzend von ziemlicher Größe, auf einem Küssen, 6 Thlr.' [2 pug dogs of proper size seated facing each other, on a pillow, 6.Thlr.].