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A Meissen crinoline group of 'Der Kuss', circa 1745
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 20.2cm., 8in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, the lady wearing a white dress decorated with indianische-Blumen, a purple bodice and a white mob-cap, her companion leaning in embracing and kissing her, wearing a white frock coat and black breeches and a blue waistcoat, his hair en-queue, the oval base applied with flowers and leaves,
Provenance
The Armand Esders collects
ion, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 19th-20th June 1941, lot 197;
The Maurice de Rothschild collects ion, (his anon. sale), Christie's London, 28th March 1977, lot 130;
The collects ion of Mrs. J. W. Christner, Dallas, Christie's New York, 8th June 1979, lot 120;
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 26th March 1984, lot 250.
The Maurice de Rothschild collects ion, (his anon. sale), Christie's London, 28th March 1977, lot 130;
The collects ion of Mrs. J. W. Christner, Dallas, Christie's New York, 8th June 1979, lot 120;
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 26th March 1984, lot 250.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
Rainer Rückert, Meissener Porzellan 1710-1810, Munich, 1966, pp. 168-69, no. 874, ill. 212, for another example of the model.
Rainer Rückert, Meissener Porzellan 1710-1810, Munich, 1966, pp. 168-69, no. 874, ill. 212, for another example of the model.
Condition
There are extended firing cracks present throughout the model, extending from the underside of the base. Along these cracks there are traces of overpainting and re-gilding. In addition his left hand has been restored, there is restoration to her neck, left forearm, and right hand, her right forefinger lacking.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
The model is adapted by Kändler from the engraving by Laurent Cars after the work by François Boucher showing a scene from Molière's Dom Garcie de Navarre ou le Prince Jalous.