Sophie von der Goltz
Head of Sale
Lot 190
A pair of Meissen figures of a fisherman and fisherwoman, mid 18th century
Amended
2 July 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£3,000 - £4,000
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Sebastian Kuhn
Department Director
Nette Megens
Head of Department, Director
A pair of Meissen figures of a fisherman and fisherwoman, mid 18th century
Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, he wearing a cap, white shirt and brown breeches, holding a fish and a long-handled fishing net containing further fish, she wearing a black bonnet, black and white bodice and white skirt with a grey apron, holding a large fish, a bowl with fish beside her, the bases applied with leaves and flowers, 19.3cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to the rear of the base (he) (her right arm restored through shoulder) (2)
Footnotes
The models are illustrated in L. and Y. Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures (1987), p. 163.
Saleroom notices
Please note that there is more restoration to the figures than stated in the printed catalogue. Please refer to the detailed condition report.
