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59 - Large Meissen figurine of an almond crow. Perched on a high, sturdy tree stump atop a rocky base, the almond crow features colorful, relief-carved plumage. Facing left, with outspread wings. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Gottlieb Ehder. Model No. 953. Unspecified restoration; sword mark. Height: 36.5 cm.
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Large Meissen figurine of an almond crow. Perched on a high, sturdy tree stump atop a rocky base, the almond crow features colorful, relief-carved plumage. Facing left, with outspread wings. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Gottlieb Ehder. Model No. 953. Unspecified restoration; sword mark. Height: 36.5 cm. In the royal zoo, Johann Joachim Kaendler was able to study the bird life in detail. He produced a series of porcelain birds exclusively for Augustus the Strong’s Japanese Palace. See Rückert, Meissen Porcelain 1710–1810, figs. 1110–1111; Röbbig, Cabinet Pieces, No. 30, p. 152. A large porcelain figure of a European roller. Slightly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Second half of the 19th century.
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International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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