A Meissen figure of a map-seller circa 1745

from the Cris de Paris series, modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to back of the base.

There is restoration to the whole left side of the map including the seller's right hand and a further tiny chip to the lower left edge. There are some minor chips to the applied leaves on the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

This figure was modelled from the engravings of Comte de Caylus (1692-1765), published by Fessard between 1737 and 1746, after the drawings by Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762). The Bouchardon drawing for the mapseller is illustrated by Len and Yvonne Adams in Meissen Portrait Figures, p. 93