A MEISSEN DATED FIGURE OF HOFNARR FRÖHLICH modelled by J.J. Kändler an owl perched on his left shoulder, in blue conical hat, gilt enriched iron-red jacket, puce vest, his black braces inscribed with the date 1739 and the intials I.F, baggy yellow trousers and black boots, standing on a flared oblong octagonal base edged in gilding and gilt with scrolls and foliage (chip to brim of hat, slight chipping to edge of base, minute chip to back of left boot), blue crossed swords mark, 1739

Sold by Order of the Executors of The Late SIR HENRY TATE Bt.

Details

A MEISSEN DATED FIGURE OF HOFNARR FRÖHLICH modelled by J.J. Kändler an owl perched on his left shoulder, in blue conical hat, gilt enriched iron-red jacket, puce vest, his black braces inscribed with the date 1739 and the intials I.F, baggy yellow trousers and black boots, standing on a flared oblong octagonal base edged in gilding and gilt with scrolls and foliage (chip to brim of hat, slight chipping to edge of base, minute chip to back of left boot), blue crossed swords mark, 1739
24.5cm. high

Provenance

Anon. sale Sotheby's, 25 March 1958, lot 166

Lot Essay

This model was first produced in 1737, the present example has the unusual addition of an owl on his shoulder. An example in the Von Pannwitz Collection with two owls and dated 1737 is illustrated in the Catalogue, pl. 48, no. 314

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