Lot 391
- 391
A Meissen figure of the dancing Harlequin from the Duke of Weissenfels series circa 1744
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- crossed swords mark in underglaze blue
- porcelain
- 14.4cm., 5¾in.
modelled by P. Reinecke und J.J. Kaendler, dancing with his left leg bent and his right hand held up to his face, wearing a green tricorn hat, a yellow cape, a tunic with playing cards, and brown breeches (some restorations)
Provenance
With Kate Foster Antiques, London
Condition
restoration to tip and brim of hat, left hand and some leaves and flowers on 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
The figure has been recorded in Reinecke's and Kaendler's work inventories in April 1744, Einen Arlequin Ebenfalls zur Italienischen Comödie gehörig... zum abformen gegeben, see J. Rafael Zur Taxa Kändler's, Keramos, 203/204, 2009. p. 102