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A Meissen figure of a red squirrel circa 1750
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 20.5cm., 8in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, seated holding a nut in its paws, a collar around its neck with attached chain, the oval mound base applied with flowers and foliage, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (some restoration)
Provenance
Olive, Lady Baillie, Lowndes House, London (dining room), acquired from Partridge, London, 26th March 1948
Exhibited
London, Asprey, no. 10B
Condition
both ears restored. some restoration to chain and to tail. minor restoration to claws. minor chips to flowers and leaves around 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
Kändler first modelled a pair of squirrels in 1732, his work records for August of that year listing: 'Zwei Eichhörnigen' [two squirrels] and in September 1733, 'Ein kleines Eichhörngen' [a small squirrel].
Similar examples of this model are illustrated by Albiker (1935), no. 164; Charleston (1971), p. 165, no. 56; and by Kunze-Köllensberger (1999), no. 1.