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Two small Meissen figures of pheasants circa 1745
Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 15.5cm., 6 1/8 in. and 19cm., 7 1/2 in. high
probably modelled by J. J. Kändler, standing amongst corn with their tails held high, the male with brightly-cloloured head and dark brown plumage, the female with soft brown plumage and surrounded by three chicks, both with traces of crossed swords marks and impressed '50', the female also with inventory number 445 (both tails restored)
Provenance
Christie's London, 9th July 1997, lot 361
Condition
Both with restored tails and beaks. Restoration to two of the chicks. Some restoration to the corn on both groups.
"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
See Röbbig (2008), cat. no. 42, p. 249 for two similar examples. A figure of a pheasant was also adapted to serve as a knop on the cover of a soup tureen in the 'Hanbury-Williams' service in the collection of the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle, see Cassidy-Geiger (2007), p. 273, no. 12-12.