Lot 9: A rare Meissen tureen from the Swan Service circa 1742

modelled by Johann Gottlieb Ehder , of quatrelobe form raised on four dolphin feet, the shell-moulded ground with a cartouche on either side painted with the marriage arms of Brühl-Kolowrat-Krakowsky , sprigs of indianische Blumen to the rim, applied with later gilt-metal lion mask handles crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, impressed 26 Condition Note: figural handles and cover lacking, haircrack, gilding worn We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

34cm., 13 3/8 in. across

The form is mentioned by Ehder in his work reports of November, 1742: 1 große Terrine für Ihro H.R. Gn/ Exc. des Herrn Grafen von Brühl mit Muschelwerk verzieret wie auch Schildern, ingleichen nebst Füßen, so Delphine vorstellen nur auf der Stürze eine Nymphe zu befinden, neu bossiert " (quoted by U. Pietsch, Schwanenservice Meissener Porzellan für Heinrich Graf von Brühl , p.152. Another example of this form with its cover survives in the Dresden porcelain collection, on loan from the Brühl family, for which see Pietsch, op.cit. , no.18, and p.151 for a photograph of the matching stand.