Lot 387
- 387
A Meissen figure of Pierrot from the Duke of Weissenfels series circa 1744
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- crossed swords mark in underglaze blue, royal court confectionary mark K. H. C. in puce script
- porcelain
- 14.8cm., 5 7/8 in.
modelled by P. Reinecke and J.J. Kaendler, standing holding his hands up, with a white gilt-edged broad-brimmed hat, his face with a black moustache, chin-beard and moles, wearing a white gilt-edged jacket, puce breeches and yellow shoes, on a circular base applied with leaves and flowers
Provenance
With Kate Foster Antiques, London
Condition
some restoration to fingers, minor chips to leaves and flowers of 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
This model has been inspired by F. Joullain's print Habit de Pierrot from L. Riccoboni's series Histoire du Théâtre Italien, Paris 1728. The model has been mentioned in P. Reinecke's work inventory in July 1744.
A similar example is in the Pauls-Eisenbeiss Collection, Basel, E. Pauls-Eisenbeis, Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts, Vol. I. cat. nr. 18, p.339