Lot 90
- 90
Two Meissen matched pairs of recumbent cows, second half eighteenth century
Estimate
1,200 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 17cm to 18cm; 6 3/4 in. to 7 1/4 in. wide
modelled by J. J. Kändler, the bulls facing right, the cows left, their coats picked out with brown, grey or black markings, on flower-strewn flat bases, traces of crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue
Condition
Restoration to ears and horns, minor chips to flowers and petals.
"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 model of the bull is recorded in Kändler's Taxa notes for 1740-48; '1 Ochse, von zieml. Grosse, wie er liegt und ruhet, natürlich vorgestellert. 6 Thlr'.