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66 - Pair of large Meissen swan figurines. A swan with a long neck and its head raised and turned to the right, seated on an oval base surrounded by bundles of reeds rendered in relief. The plumage is rendered in relief in an extremely naturalistic style. Naturalistic, polychrome painting. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler. Model nos. 1039 and 1046. Minor firing cracks; minor restoration; sword mark. Height: 30.5 cm and 32 cm.
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Pair of large Meissen swan figurines. A swan with a long neck and its head raised and turned to the right, seated on an oval base surrounded by bundles of reeds rendered in relief. The plumage is rendered in relief in an extremely naturalistic style. Naturalistic, polychrome painting. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler. Model nos. 1039 and 1046. Minor firing cracks; minor restoration; sword mark. Height: 30.5 cm and 32 cm. Figures of this kind served as table decorations for festive occasions, e.g., for the so-called “Swan Service,” which was originally commissioned for Count Heinrich von Brühl. See Pietsch, *Swan Service*, cat. no. 69f. Provenance: from the Kai Wünsche Collection, Die Weisse Villa, Hamburg. Schloss Ahlden Art Auction House, 183rd Art Auction, December 3, 2021, Lots 805 and 806. A pair of large porcelain swan figures. Minor firing crack/chip. Insignificantly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. First half of the 19th century and second half of the 20th century.
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International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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