modelled by J.J. Kaendler, as a seated lady feeding to her left a parrot with cherries from a bowl on her lap, to her right another parrot on an oval table, a Harlequin kneeling behind her eating cherries from his left hand, she wearing a white dress with indianische Blumen and a yellow robe, he with puce pointed hat, a tunic with a white and a turqoise section with playing cards, a slapstick under his belt, puce breaches and shoes, on a circular base applied with fowers and leaves (some restorations)

With Kate Foster Antiques, London

restoration to his left thigh and right ankle, restoration to some leaves
"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."

Kaendler's Taxa records this group on the 20th November 1745: Ein Wattauisches Groupgen, da ein wohlgepuztes Frauenzimmer...auf ihrer Schooss ein mit Kirschen gefuelltes Körbgen hat...neben ihr steht ein Tischlein..., derbey ein Arleqvin, see J. Rafael, Zur Taxa Kaendler, 203/204, 2009, p.66-67