A MEISSEN PORCELAIN GROUP OF BILLING DOVES

CIRCA 1740-1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT THE BACK, MODELED BY J.J. KÄNDLER

Details
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN GROUP OF BILLING DOVES
CIRCA 1740-1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AT THE BACK, MODELED BY J.J. KÄNDLER
Standing side by side on a mound base applied with flowers, their heads turned towards each other, nipping beaks
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high

Brought to you by

Casey Rogers
Casey Rogers

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

Sign in
View condition report

Lot Essay

See Carl Albiker, Die Meissner Pozellantiere, Berlin, 1935, Abb. 133, Tafel XXXIII for a pair of swallows similarly posed, modeled by Kändler in 1738.

More from 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe Including Carpets from The Corcoran Gallery of Art

View All
View All