$938
circa 1750 depicting Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, raised on a socle molded with scrolls. Height 8 1/2 inches. Property from a Chicago Collector, Formerly of Lake Forest, Illinois Illustrated: Josef Folnesics, Geschichte der k.k. Wiener Porzellan-Manufaktur, 1907, pg. 171 Note: A similar example from the collections of Hanns & Elisabeth Weinberg and the Antique Company of New York sold at Sotheby's New York, 10-11 November 2006, lot 209. Two others are also known to exist: one in the Fitzwilliam Museum of the University of Cambridge and a polychrome example (possibly later decorated) sold at Christie's London, 18 December 2006, lot 68. Bust in good condition without repairs. Chip to front proper left side. A firing crack is to the underside on one corner. Having shield mark. Examination under UV light did not reveal any condition issues. Additional images available upon request.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2016-10-18
