THIS rare Meissen figure group modelled by J.J. Kandler, titled The Stormy Lovers sold for £26,000 at Paul Beighton's latest sale.
Offered for sale at Thurcroft, near Rotherham on August 23, the
buyer of the c.1741-43 group was a UK private collector, underbid
by an internet bidder on www.the-saleroom.com.
Inspired by engravings on marriage by William Hogarth, few
examples of this group with the Harlequin figure survive. The model
is clearly described in Kandler's Taxa- or record book -
for 1741 and was estimated at £2000-3000.
It was consigned by a UK collector, who is understood to have
purchased it some years ago at Christie's in New York.
The 63/4in (17cm) tall group had suffered some damage, with
three of the heads having broken off and been restored.
The buyer's premium was 17.5 per cent buyer's premium.
Follow us on:
