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A pair of Meissen figures of leopards circa 1750
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- leopards 6.3cm., 2½in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, seated facing to the left and right, one snarling, the other with one paw resting on a piece of meat, on shaped oval mounds applied with flowers and leaves, rectangular gilt-metal bases, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue (minor restoration)
Provenance
Lempertz Cologne, 23rd March 1991, lot 183
Condition
Leopard on left in catalogue photograph- restoration to right ear.
Leopard on right- restoration to both ears.
Both with minor chips to leaves on bases.
"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
Leopards are mentioned in the Brühl inventory (1753): '6 Leoparden' [6 leopards]. For similar examples see Rückert (1966), pl. 264, nos. 1055 and 1056: and Kunze-Köllensperger (1999), p. 70, no. 79