A MEISSEN EQUESTRIAN GROUP OF A HUSSAR CAVALRY OFFICER, MODELLED BY P. REINICKE AND J. J. KAENDLER, CIRCA 1753 |

wearing fur-trimmed hat and coat, over a pale yellow uniform, with pink saddle cloth, the mount supported on a tree trunk mound base applied with flowers and foliage, blue crossed swords mark

Some areas of restorations which are old and which have discoloured, and would need refreshing. Restored to the tail in two places. Restored through both hind legs, the leg to the back of the group restored in two places and restored to the top of the foreleg at the front of the base, small chip to the pink cloth on his pistol holster and small section of the saddle cloth to the back of the group cracked through and restored. Some scattered chipping to the foliage on the base, the green enamel has slightly mis-fired.
"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."

See Albiker, C., Die Meissner Porzellantiere im 18. Jahrhundert, Berlin, 1935, no. 232 for a white version of this model from the collection of the Kunstgewerbemuseum, Hamburg.  The same model is also illustrated in the later edition Albiker, C.,  Die Meissner Porzellantiere im 18. Jahrhundert, Berlin, 1959, p. 26, no. 242 where the author refers to the detailed list of figures prepared form Markgrafen Karl on 2nd May 1761.  This listing is discussed in some detail by Sponsel, J. L., Kabinettstücke der Meissner Porzellan-Manufaktur von Johann Joachim Kändler, Leipzig, 1900, pp. 197-8 where the author lists the models from the earlier production of the factory including the entry "Soldaten: ein Husar zu Pferde, grosse Sorte, 11½ Zoll hoch".  A smaller related group is illustrated Rücket, R., Meissener Porzellan 1710-1810, Munich, 1966, p. 180, no. 969, pl. 235, the author refers to a large and small version of this model.