A pair of gilt-bronze-mounted Frankenthal porcelain chinoiserie groups, Louis XV/XVI Transitional, circa 1775

modelled by Konrad Link, each with a pair of chinoiserie figures drinking wine next to a large urn containing polychrome flowers with a removable cover, one with crowned CT and 75 marks in underglaze-blue, the gilt-bronze bases on four flower bud feet; some restorations, mounts regilt in the 19th century

Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 2nd December 1971, lot 14.

Fanfare for Europe, Christie's, 4th-11th January 1973.

In overall good conserved condition. The gilt-bronze mounts are a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Porcelain: Group in the front of the illustration: There is restoration to extremities; the seated figure's right foot, a corner of his hat, the saucer he is holding, a corner of the table. There is a section of over-painting to the outside reverse of the vase. There is also over-painting to the underside of the base. The group in the rear of the catalogue illustration, There is restoration to extremities; both figure's right foot tips have been restored, the saucer and cup have been restored, the figure in the right of the group's hat has been restored on the brim. Some very minor scattered chips to the porcelain flowers and there is old glue beneath the flowerhead.
"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.
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Comparative Literature
Friedrich H. Hoffmann, Frankenthaler Porzellan, Band I, 1911, nr. 411.

A pair of these models, picked out in colours, also mounted with porcelain flowers was sold at Christies Geneva, 7^th May 1979, lot 101.