Lot 88
- 88
Three small Meissen figures of cows, second half eighteenth century
Estimate
500 - 900 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
comprising; a bull with head lowered and turned in an aggressive pose, 10.5cm., 4 1/4 in, crossed swords and dot mark in underglaze-blue; a standing cow, 9.5cm., 3 3/4 in., traces of crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue and incised numerals; and a recumbent cow, 11.5cm., 4 1/2in., crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue and incised numerals,
Provenance
The standing cow; Christie's 3rd July 1973,
Condition
Bull: one horn missing, with old restoration;
Standing cow: horns, ears, tail and hind quarters all with old, discoloured restoration;
Recumbent cow: horns and one ear restored
"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."