Lot 400
- 400
A Meissen Commedia dell'arte figure of Pantalone circa 1741
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 15.4cm., 6in.
modelled by J.J. Kaendler, wearing a red waistcoat, red breeches, a black coat, black hat and yellow shoes, on a circular base, applied with leaves and flowers (small chips)
Provenance
With Kate Foster Antiques, London
Condition
minute chip to edge of left collar (0.1cmx0.2cm), typical chips to 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 was inspired by an engraving by François Jouillain, after Callot, titled Pantalon Ancien, illustrated by L. Riccoboni, Histoire du Théâtre Italien, Paris 1728, pl. 38. This figure derived from Kändler's 1741 remodelled version of a group of Pantalone and an actress, see M. Chilton, Harlequin Unmasked, p.187,'Ein Croppgen den Pantaleon vorstellend nebst seinen bey sich habenden Frauen Zimmer Völlig erneueret solches auf sauberste ausspoussiret und aufs neue brauchbar gemacht...', see Kaendler's Arbeitsberichte, July 1741, p. 80.