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A Meissen figural salt representing Winter, circa 1745-1755
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- 16cm., 6 2/8 in. high
probably modelled by J.J. Kändler, as a skater wearing a fur lined coat, warming his hands above a fire surmounted upon a shell formed cellar highlighted in gold, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to reverse, some restoration
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's London, 16 March 1999, lot 107
Condition
There is restoration to the lower left corner of the figure's coat, the tip of his left foot and the blade of his right skate, and the feather in his hat.
"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
A related example representing Autumn is illustrated in the catalogue of the Hans Syz Collection, Vol. I (1979) p.454, plate. 301