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A large Meissen Böttger Stoneware model of an Elephant, circa 1925-36
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Stoneware
- 66cm., 26 in. wide, 39cm., 15 3/8 in. high
modelled by Professor Max Esser, the animal lying recumbent looking slightly to its right, upon a flared pedestal base, crossed swords mark to the rear of base, to the underside of base, incised model number A.1089. and additional incised numeral L.230, impressed BOTTGER/STEINZEUG below a crossed swords mark, impressed numeral 23.
Condition
Shallow chip along edge of left ear, approx. 2cm length by 0.5cm at deepest point. Otherwise in good condition.
"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
Max Esser (1885-1945) was a German sculptor. From 1900 to 1903 he attended the Unterrichtsanstalt Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin, under the schooling of animal sculptor August Gaul. Before working for Meissen, like his contemporary Paul Scheurich, Esser designed models for Schwarzburger Werkstätten für Porzellankunst in Unterweißbach. By September 1919 Esser was designing models for Meissen becoming Workshop Master in 1923.