Lot Essay
Cf. a pair sold by Sotheby's on 5 May 1970, lot 169
CIRCA 1745
Details
A Meissen model of a crocodile devouring a baby
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, the reptile with tail raised and the baby in its jaws, standing on an oval base applied with flowers and foliage, enriched in colours (baby with chips to fingers and toes, crocodile with tooth lacking and other teeth chipped, chips to flowers and foliage)
7in. (28cm.) long
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, the reptile with tail raised and the baby in its jaws, standing on an oval base applied with flowers and foliage, enriched in colours (baby with chips to fingers and toes, crocodile with tooth lacking and other teeth chipped, chips to flowers and foliage)
7in. (28cm.) long
Provenance
Schneider Collection.