Lot 321
- 321
Three Kloster Veilsdorf porcelain figures and a Limbach porcelain figure emblematic of 'Summer', 1765-75
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- the tallest 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in. high
comprising a male figure playing the bagpipes, standing on a scroll edged base, a girl sat on a bundle of corn feeding a chicken on a scroll edged base, and a male figure, perhaps a hunter, the Limbach figure, as a girl with gathered corn in her apron, manufacturing mark in puce,
Condition
The bagpiper, the pipe tips restored, and possibly the brim of his hat with some slight restoration;
The girl feeding a chicken, the chicken re-stuck, and the corn in her hand chipped, otherwise in good order;
The male figure, perhaps a hunter, his right index finger restored, restoration to top of base, probably lacking an additional element;
The Limbach figure of Summer, her head re-stuck, and restoration to both forearms, bruise chip to edge of base at back.
"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."