A MEISSEN LARGE CIRCULAR DISH FROM THE SWAN SERVICE, CIRCA 1738-41 |

modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler, in low relief with two swimming swans among bulrushes with a crane in flight above, upon a spiral shell molded ground, the rim painted with the Brühl and Kolowrat-Krakowska arms and scattered flower sprigs, with a gilt border to the rim, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised III to inside footrim, impressed Dreher's mark to edge of footrim

The dish is intact and in overall appearance is good. To the rim located at 8 o'clock there is an area of restoration at the rim edge, with some slightly discolouring overpaint and re-gilding to the border. When viewed under a UV light this appears to be two flat chips. There are some scattered small areas of glaze wear to the curve of the well of the dish consistent with stacking. To the footrim there are two small firing cracks which have extended slightly on either side. Some flakes of wear to gilded border.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Sotheby’s Scientific Research department used noninvasive XRF for this lot to screen the green enamel for chromium, which was not detected.