Lot 85
- 85
A Meissen model of a bison attacked by three hounds, circa 1758
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 16.8cm., 6 5/8 in. long
modelled by J. J. Kändler, painted in tones of grey and brown, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue,
Literature
Melitta Kunze-Köllensperger, Alexanders Tiere, Sammlung Axel Guttman, Part VII, pp. 36, 113, no. 13
Condition
There is restoration to the bison's back, there is a hairline crack to each of its high shoulders, the rear right ankle and right horn is restored, left horn is chipped
To the hound in front, the tail is restored.
The hound at rear, probably re-attached to bison.
The hound to left, both tail and ears restored.
"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 exists in another version and the two have been often offered for sale as a pair together, see Sotheby's New York, 16 November 1984, lot 122; Sotheby's London, 24 May 2006, lot 26; and Sotheby's London, 5 June 2007, lot 29 and most recently, the collection of Sir Gawaine and Lady Baillie, Sotheby's London, 1st May 2013, lot 171.
These models are referred to in Kändler's work records for April and May 1741, as follows: 'Ein mit 3 Hunden kämpfender Auer Ochße' [One bison fighting with 3 dogs], and in his Taxa, 1740-1748: 'mit 3 Hunden kämpffender Stier oder Ochse, in grimminger action vorgestellet' [1 bull or ox fighting with 3 dogs, depicted in furious action]. Count von Brühl al෴so owned all the various hunting groups modelled by Kändler, incl𒉰uding three examples of this model, which are listed in the 1753 inventory.