A Meissen figure of a Bittern, Circa 1971
Property from a Private Greenwich, Connecticut Collection
A Meissen figure of a Bittern, Circa 1971
after the 18th century model by J. J. Kändler, standing with its head turned to the right, its plumage picked out in shades of brown and black, modelled standing before reeds on a mound base, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, incised model number 2015., impressed numeral 29, indistinct date cypher, possibly for 1971
height 15 3/8 in.
36.5 cm
Condition Report:
Overall in good appearance. The tip of one reed re-stuck.
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Property from a Private Greenwich, Connecticut Collection
A Meissen figure of a Bittern, Circa 1971
after the 18th century model by J. J. Kändler, standing with its head turned to the right, its plumage picked out in shades of brown and black, modelled standing before reeds on a mound base, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, incised model number 2015., impressed numeral 29, indistinct date cypher, possibly for 1971
height 15 3/8 in.
36.5 cm
Condition Report:
Overall in good appearance. The tip of one reed re-stuck.