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A pair of Meissen figures of crouching hares circa 1746
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 10cm., 4in. long
probably modelled by P. Reinicke, realistically modelled with black and brown markings and pink-tinged noses, their eyes picked out in iron-red, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue (some restoration)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 249
Condition
Hare facing to the right- restoration to the bottom part of each ear with some spray extending down the neck. Some restoration and minor chips to the applied leaves and flowers.
Hare facing to the left- some restoration and small chips to applied flowers and 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."
"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
Reinicke's work records lists in October 1746: '2 kleine Haasen in Thon zu bousiren angefangen' [started to model 2 small hares in clay]. Figures of hares or rabbits appear in the Brühl inventory (1753) and were probably incorporated in hunting groups designed as table decoration. Similar examples are illustrated by Albiker (1959), nos. 214 and 215; and Rückert (1966), pl. 288, no. 1177.