- 505
A Meissen figure of a female dancer, circa 1755
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 18.5cm., 7 2/8 in. high
modelled by J.J Kändler, looking to her left with her left foot raised grasping her apron in both hands, brightly painted with her pale yellow skirt highlighted with indianische Blumen, standing upon a scroll edged base picked out in gilding, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to reverse, incised numerals, some restoration
Provenance
C.Bednarczyk, Vienna
Condition
There is restoration to both her hands and her neck.
"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
It is possible that this model relates to the example mentioned in Kändler's Taxa: '1. dergleichen [Tyroler Mägdgen] tanzende vorgestellet, mit beyden Händen die Schürtze haltend [1. similar (Tyrolean girl) depicted dancing, holding the apron with both hands], even though this figure is set on a rococo base.