Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these Rooms on 2 May 1961, lot 128; see also Rainer Rückert, op. cit. (1966), pl. 262, no. 1059
CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT FRONT
Details
A Meissen model of a lion
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords mark at front
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, seated with his left paw raised and his mouth agape revealing fangs and teeth, with light-brown fur and mane and green eyes, on a mound base applied with flowers and foliage (restoration to right leg and paw, slight crack to base extending into body)
6in. (15.2cm.) long
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords mark at front
Modelled by J.J. Kändler, seated with his left paw raised and his mouth agape revealing fangs and teeth, with light-brown fur and mane and green eyes, on a mound base applied with flowers and foliage (restoration to right leg and paw, slight crack to base extending into body)
6in. (15.2cm.) long