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Two Meissen figures of leopards circa 1750
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 6.3cm., 2½in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, each seated facing to the right with right paw resting on a piece of meat, the shaped oval bases applied with flowers and leaves, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue (minor restoration)
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 100
Condition
One leopard with restoration to tips of both ears and to flower and leaves on base.The other with minor restoration to 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
Leopards are mentioned in the Brühl inventory (1753): '6 Leoparden' [6 leopards]. For similar examples see Rückert (1966), pl. 264, nos. 1055 and 1056: and Kunze-Köllensperger (1999), p. 70, no. 79