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A pair of Meissen figures of recumbent leopards circa 1750
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 14.5cm., 5¾in. and 16cm., 6¼in. long
modelled by J. J. Kändler, facing to the left and right, their white coats lightly shaded in light brown and spotted in black (some restoration)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 251
Exhibited
London, Asprey, nos. 18A and B
Condition
Leopard facing to the right- restoration to both front legs and to chest. Restoration to left hind leg and to end of tail.
Leopard facing to the left- restoration to right foreleg, ears, across back and belly, to end of tail, right hind leg.
"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