Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold by Christie's Geneva on 13 November 1989, lot 85.
CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, PRESSNUMMER 45 TWICE
Details
A Meissen model of a dove
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 45 twice
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, to the left and its head turned towards its tail, with black, grey and brown plumage and wing and tail feathers, light-brown beak, iron-red legs and feet and black claws, on a white mound base applied with foliage (restoration to beak, one part of foot and one claw lacking)
7½in. (19cm.) long
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 45 twice
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, to the left and its head turned towards its tail, with black, grey and brown plumage and wing and tail feathers, light-brown beak, iron-red legs and feet and black claws, on a white mound base applied with foliage (restoration to beak, one part of foot and one claw lacking)
7½in. (19cm.) long