Lot 401
- 401
A Meissen figure group of a musical couple circa 1745
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- crossed swords mark in underglaze blue
- porcelain
- 22.2cm., 8¾in.
modelled by J.J. Kaendler, each seated on a tree stump, she playing a lute, wearing a yellow and white tunic, a turquoise, pink and white striped skirt, he singing with a musical script in his left hand and his right hand raised, wearing a gilt-edged white tunic, black cape and black breeches, on a base applied with leaves and flowers
Provenance
With Kate Foster Antiques, London
Condition
She with restored tip of left shoe, one front lapet of skirt and lute, he with restoration to both hands, one corner of musical script, ham of cape, left shoe, restoration to some leaves and flowers on base
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."