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A Meissen commedia dell'arte figure of Harlequin from the Duke of Weissenfels series, circa 1744
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 15cm., 6in. high.
modelled by P. Reinicke and J. J. Kändler for Johann Adolph II Herzog von Weissenfels, in dancing pose carrying a long slapstick, wearing a gilt-edged green conical hat, red-lined black cape, diamond patterned jacket and blue knee breeches, standing before a tree stump on mound base applied with flowers,
Literature
Related literature
Keramikfreunde der Schweiz, no. 50, 1960, pp. 59ff.;
Dr. Pauls-Eisenbeiss, Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts, London, 1966, Vol. I, p. 334, no. 13;
Meredith Chilton, 'The Duke of Weissenfels Series', in Reinhard Jansen (ed.), Commedia dell'Arte Fest der Komödianten, Stuttgart, 2001, p. 55, no. 38.
Keramikfreunde der Schweiz, no. 50, 1960, pp. 59ff.;
Dr. Pauls-Eisenbeiss, Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts, London, 1966, Vol. I, p. 334, no. 13;
Meredith Chilton, 'The Duke of Weissenfels Series', in Reinhard Jansen (ed.), Commedia dell'Arte Fest der Komödianten, Stuttgart, 2001, p. 55, no. 38.
Condition
There is some restoration to the red lining area of the figure's cloak and the upper end of the slap stick is broken and re-stuck. The figure's small right finger is restored as well as two leaves and a flower 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. 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 model of Harlequin is mentioned Reinicke's work report for April 1744 '1 Arlequin von gleicher Grösse angefangen', [Started to model 1 Harlequin of the same size]. In the same month, Kändler noted that he corrected the model, 'Einen Arlequin Ebenfalls zur Italienischen Comödie gehörig, corrigiert und zerschnitten und zum abformen gegeben', [Also corrected, cut up and sent to moulding a Harlequin figure belonging to the Italian Comedy], Chilton, op. cit., p. 27.