An Extremely Fine Pair of Meissen Hares, both animals beautifully modelled by J.J. Kaendler and naturalistically coloured with every detail included, the Doe seated on her haunches looking to one side, the Buck with ears alert supported by his back legs as he raises himself to look at the viewer, both seated on rectangular bases applied with colourful flowers and leaves.

On the 1st October 1753 ten Hares were listed in the inventory of Count Bruhl’s Konditorei.

See also Rainer Ruckert, Meissener Porzellan (Munich 1966), no. 1176.

Also there is a pair from the James A. de Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor.

Marks:  Crossed swords marks in underglaze blue to the back of the bases.

Height of the Doe: 6ins. (15.2 cms.) Width: 4 ins (10 cms)
Height of the Buck: 6 ½ ins. (16.5cms.) Width: 4 ins (10 cms)