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An extremely important Pair
of Meissen models of a Lion and a Lioness modelled by J.J. Kaendler,
naturalistically lying to the left and right, the lion looking upwards and
roaring, with long mane, the lioness in a similar pose.
Both animals mounted on gilded wooden stands.
Circa 1740
Beasts lengths: 33.5 cm (13 3/8 ins)
28 cm (11 ins)
cf : Carl Albiker, Die Meissner Porzellantiere im 18 Jahrhundert, Nos 159
and 160. Kändler's Taxa between 1740-44 mentions '1. Löwe, mittelmäßiger,
Größe, liegend mit offenen Rachen, vor Ihro Königl.Maj.'