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Lot 77

A Meissen flower-encrusted tureen and cover, circa 1740-45

6 December 2018, 13:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£1,500 - £2,500

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A Meissen flower-encrusted tureen and cover, circa 1740-45

Modelled by J.J. Kaendler, of lobed oval form, applied with gilt-edged double-scroll handles with coloured goat's head terminals, the cover surmounted by a gilt-edged crown finial, applied with scattered flowers and leaves and painted with scattered insects, 33cm across handles; 32cm high, crossed swords mark in blue, impressed 25 (the tureen restuck, small chips to applied flowers) (2)

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The tureen form was originally modelled by Kaendler in 1733 and renewed in 1740. Similarly decorated pieces from a a tea and coffee service in the Munich Residence, and a circular tureen, cover and stand in the Bavarian National Museum, are illustrated by R. Rückert, Meissener Porzellan 1710-1810 (1966), nos. 657-664.

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