- 683
Two Meissen figures of Beggar Musicians, circa 1735-40
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 13.8cm., 5 3/8 in. and 12.3cm., 4 7/8 in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, both wearing ragged clothes and satchels on their backs, playing hurdy-gurdies, sat upon small rockwork bases, he with crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, impressed numeral 33,
Provenance
the male figure, with Fischer-Böhler, Munich;
acquired from the above in 1957.
acquired from the above in 1957.
Condition
the female figure:
an area of loss at top section of instrument.
the male figure: right wrist restored and right arm slightly loose from old repair. area of brim of hat restored and an area of lower left corner of coat loose and separate.
Some scattered flaking to enamel on both figures.
"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
Similar models are discussed by Erika Pauls-Eisenbeiss, German Porcelain of the 18th Century, London, 1972, Vol. I, pp. 84-85.