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A Meissen commedia dell'arte figure of Scaramouche from the Duke of Weissenfels series, circa 1744
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 14cm., 5 1/2 in. high.
modelled by Peter Reinicke, for Johann Adolph II Herzog von Weissenfels, standing in a theatrical pose, wearing a black cap, puce-lined black cape, white jacket trimmed in gold, turquoise breeches and black shoes with gold buckles, standing before a tree stump on a mound base applied with flowers, faint blue crossed swords mark to base.
Provenance
With Elfriede Langeloh, Weinheim.
Literature
Related literature
Dr. Pauls-Eisenbeiss, Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts, London, 1966, Vol. I, p. 338, no. 17;
Meredith Chilton, 'The Duke of Weissenfels Series', in Reinhard Jansen (ed.), Commedia dell'Arte Fest der Komödianten, Stuttgart, 2001, p. 57, no. 41.
Dr. Pauls-Eisenbeiss, Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts, London, 1966, Vol. I, p. 338, no. 17;
Meredith Chilton, 'The Duke of Weissenfels Series', in Reinhard Jansen (ed.), Commedia dell'Arte Fest der Komödianten, Stuttgart, 2001, p. 57, no. 41.
Condition
There is some restoration to left arm and cuff and to fingers and to the right hand. Minor flaking to enamels and minor chip to applied flower on 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. 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
Reinicke's work book refers in June 1744 to '1 Scarmuz in Thon bossirt', [1 Scaramouche modelled in clay], see Chilton, op. cit., p. 18. Two versions of the figure were modelled where the pose is altered slightly and it is unclear which the entry refers to. An example of both figures were in the collection of Giovanni and Gabriella Barilla, sold in these rooms, 14th March 2012, lots 132 and 139.