A PAIR OF MEISSEN MODELS OF SWANS (SCHWAN)

CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF EACH, MODELLED BY J.J. KNDLER AND P. REINEKE

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A PAIR OF MEISSEN MODELS OF SWANS (SCHWAN)
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords to the back of each, modelled by J.J. Kndler and P. Reineke
Naturalistically modelled to the the left and right with incised plumage, wing and tail feathers, iron-red and black beaks, and black feet, seated on grassy mounds bases with bullrushes
10in. (26.6cm.) high (2)

Lot Essay

See Rainer Rckert, Meissener Porzellan, Munich, 1966, nos. 1117-1118, plate 275 for a pair from the collection of Dr. Ernst Schneider. See also an Anon. sale; Christie's, London, 9 July 1997, lot 347. A popular model, the swans were made in several sizes and are also known with ormolu bases modelled as bulrushes.