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Lot 89
  • 89

Two Meissen miniature groups of Dutch farmers with cows, circa 1765

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Procelain
  • 8cm., 3 1/4 in. and 8.6cm., 3 3/8 in. high
the girl seated sidesaddle, two baskets slung over her animal's neck, the farmer leaning proprietorially on his cow, a stick in his hand, each on a flower-strewn rockwork base, the latter with traces of crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue,

Literature

Melitta Kunze-Köllensperger, Alexanders Tiere, Sammlung Axel Guttman, Part VII, pp. 59, 124, no. 59

Condition

Female figure: Her right hand and foot restored, the bull's tail restored. Male figure: Lacking his stick, the cow's left horn and ear lacking. Both with typical minor chips to applied 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."

Catalogue Note

The Meissen price list for 1765 lists a 'Holländische Bauernmägden auf Ochsen sitzend'.