- 910
A Meissen porcelain group of a Leopard attacked by three hounds, circa 1758
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 18.4cm., 7 1/4 in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, on an oval base encrusted with flowers, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, some restoration,
Condition
Leopard- chips to both ears. One fang lacking, one chipped. Tail restored.
Hound on left of group- restoration to left ear, neck, left leg and tail.
Hound on right- restoration to left leg, Firing crack through right foot.
Restoration across right side of base where the lower hound's body touches the ground. Restoration around edges of base. Restoration and losses to flowers and leaves.
"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 unusual that this model has been decorated to depict a Leopard as the group was originally modelled as a Lioness. For the companion model of a Lion, see the previous lot, another example is illustrated by Carl Albiker, Die Meissner Porzellantiere im 18. Jahrhundert, 1959, no. 199. Both groups seem to have been designed, circa 1758 for the French market, see the watercolour commissioned by the marchand-mercier Michel-Joseph Lair. An example of this group as a Lioness from the Sir Gawaine and Lady Baillie collection was sold in these rooms on 1st May 2013, lot 168. A version of the same model decorated as a Tigress was sold at Christie's, 13th March 1989, lot 100 and again 7th October 1996, lot 446.