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ELEVEN MEISSEN FIGURES OF 'DEVISENKINDER' LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height of tallest 6 in.
- 15.2 cm
each modelled as a putto emblemetic of love raised on a triangular canted base inscribed with a French title, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various incised model numbers and impressed numerals.
Condition
In good condition, except:
"Je le dompte" figure: Both hands are restored. The tip of his left wing and his axe are restored.
"Je les sends legers" figure: has been sprayed overall making it difficult to determine the exact nature of the damage/s.
"Je les enflamme" figure: his right wing has been broken off and restored back.
"Las de vinore je me repose" figure: his left toe is restored.
"Je les ramene: figure: has some very minor occasional chips to the edges of the flowers on the garland he is holding.
"Je les balance" figure: his scale is 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.