
Nette Megens
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Another example is illustrated in Carl Albiker, Die Meissener Porzellantiere im 18. Jahrhundert (1959), no. 196. It seems the group was originally modelled for the Bishop of Olmütz. Kaendler's work records from Mai 1746 state: 'Für den Bischoff von Olmitz 2 kleine Jagdhunde meistentheils fertig poussiret, desgl. auch ein dazu verlangtes wildes Schwein.' [for the Bishop of Olmitz 2 small hunting dogs repaired, likewise also a desired wild boar]. In June 1746 he also wrote: '1 Jagdgruppe im Modell zerschnitten und zum abformen befördert für den Bischof von Olmütz.' [1 hunting group cut up and prepared for casting for the Bishop of Olmütz]; both quoted in Albiker (1959), p.23.