- 686
Three Frankenthal figures, circa 1760
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 9.8cm., 3 7/8 in. to 14.5cm., 5 ¾ in. high
modelled by J. W. Lanz, wearing a green bodice and puce overskirt, her underskirt painted with stylised flowers, upon a puce and gilt-edged scroll base, rampant lion mark in underglaze-blue to edge of base, impressed PH mark;
a figure of a young boy, modelled standing wearing a cap and apron with rolled-up sleeves, working a slab of clay or marble upon a surface supported by puce scrollwork, rampant lion mark in underglaze-blue to edge of base;
and a small figure modelled standing wearing a winter cloak, bonnet and muff, upon a scroll-edged base, crowned interlaced CT monogram, AB monogram, numeral 6 in underglaze-blue, M in puce enamel,
a figure of a young boy, modelled standing wearing a cap and apron with rolled-up sleeves, working a slab of clay or marble upon a surface supported by puce scrollwork, rampant lion mark in underglaze-blue to edge of base;
and a small figure modelled standing wearing a winter cloak, bonnet and muff, upon a scroll-edged base, crowned interlaced CT monogram, AB monogram, numeral 6 in underglaze-blue, M in puce enamel,
Provenance
The girl with watering can, the collection of Herr. F. Teubner, Mannheim.
Literature
The girl with watering can, illustrated by Friedrich H. Hofmann, Frankenthaler Porzellan, Band I, Munich, 1911, taf. 20, no. 87;
for the model of the boy see Hofmann, op. cit., taf. 30, no. 145.
for the model of the boy see Hofmann, op. cit., taf. 30, no. 145.
Condition
the figure with a watering can, some rubbing and tarnishing to silvered watering can, consistent with age;
the figure of a young boy, probably lacking an element on his back;
the small figure in a winter cloak, there is a slightly extending firing crack in 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
Another example of the girl with a watering can was sold at Christie's London, 21st February 2005, lot 196.