Sophie von der Goltz
Head of Sale
Lot 58*
A Meissen Chinoiserie family group, mid 18th century
Withdrawn
Amended
7 – 8 July 2022, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£3,000 - £5,000
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Sebastian Kuhn
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Nette Megens
Head of Department, Director
A Meissen Chinoiserie family group, mid 18th century
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, P. Reinicke and F. E. Meyer, a woman standing on a small mound holding a birdcage above a small child standing on a chair below, supported by another woman, all wearing colourful robes, the base applied with leaves and flowers, 17cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (restored)
Footnotes
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of David W. Forbes
The model is one from the series of chinoiserie groups modelled by J.J. Kändler and his assistants Reinicke and Meyer, after the prints 'Les Délices de l'Enfance', engraved by Jean-Joseph Balechou and published in Paris around 1748, after designs by François Boucher of around 1744.
Saleroom notices
Please note, this lot is withdrawn.
