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Lot 29
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A pair of Meissen figures of hares circa 1750

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

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  • porcelain
  • each approx. 15.2cm., 6in. high
seated on their haunches with ears pricked up, their coats finely detailed in brown, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue (one with restoration)

Provenance

Jacques Kugel, Paris
Olive, Lady Baillie, acquired from the above, 14th January 1971

Condition

Hare facing to the right- restored through base and both back paws. Restoration to each front leg. Restoration to each ear. Some chips and minor restoration to applied flowers and leaves, one flower with leaves around detached. Hare facing to the left- restoration to ears.Small chips to applied leaves and flowers.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

See Rückert (1966), no. 1176 and Charleston (1971), p. 174, no. 60. Another pair, from the Axel Guttmann collection, is illustrated by Kunze-Köllensperger (1999), no. 6.