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A Meissen figure of a cockatoo circa 1737
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 21cm., 8 1/4 in. high
modelled by J. F. Eberlein, with multi-coloured crest and plumage, red inked collection no. I-16-a (some restoration)
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Henry Ford II, Sotheby's Henley, 5th December 1988, lot 219
Exhibited
London, Asprey, no. 4B
Condition
minor restoration to crest and applied leaves and branches
"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 made a life-size model of a cockatoo for the Japanese palace in June and September 1734, beautifully described as follows: 'Noch einen Vogel von Ziemlicher Größe, Nahmens Kackedu hat eine sonderliche Von Natur gewachsene Haube auf seinem Kopfe Wes Wegen er sehr artig anzusehen und ruhet auf einem mit Ästen und Laub bewachsenen Postamente' [Another bird of suitable size called Cockatoo has a special cap on his head which is grown by nature. Therefore he is magnificent to behold and rests on a pedestal covered with grass and foliage]. An example is in the Dresden State Art Collections, see Pietsch (2006), fig. 279.
The present model is the smaller version and was modelled by J. F. Eberlein in June 1737 'Eine Cactu, eine halbe Ellen groß von Thon neugemacht' [A cockatoo, half an Elle high, newly made in clay]. This was most probably realised to create models for the factory to sell on the open market. A pair for instance with contemporary ormolu mounts was sold at Sotheby's London, 20 May 1958, lot 144, and most recently at the Rockefeller sale, Sotheby's New York, 2005, lot 195.
The present model is the smaller version and was modelled by J. F. Eberlein in June 1737 'Eine Cactu, eine halbe Ellen groß von Thon neugemacht' [A cockatoo, half an Elle high, newly made in clay]. This was most probably realised to create models for the factory to sell on the open market. A pair for instance with contemporary ormolu mounts was sold at Sotheby's London, 20 May 1958, lot 144, and most recently at the Rockefeller sale, Sotheby's New York, 2005, lot 195.