Lot Essay
Cf. the examples sold in these Rooms on 7 October 1985, lot 115.
CIRCA 1745
Details
A Meissen model of a quail
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, turned to its right with light and dark-brown and grey plumage, two feathers disguising a firing crack to its breast, standing astride a mound base applied with green reeds (restoration and minute chip to tip of beak)
3½in. (9.2cm.) high
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, turned to its right with light and dark-brown and grey plumage, two feathers disguising a firing crack to its breast, standing astride a mound base applied with green reeds (restoration and minute chip to tip of beak)
3½in. (9.2cm.) high