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Ten Meissen miniature birds the majority circa 1750
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- tallest 4cm., 1½in. high
including; a cockerel, two hens, a pigeon, three partridges, a duck and two other birds (minor restoration)
Provenance
One hen: Sotheby's London, 23rd February 1988, lot 393; Pecking hen: Christie's London, 3rd December 1984, lot 145; Pigeon: Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 75; One partridge: Christie's London, 25th June 1979, lot 203; One partridge: Christie's London, 29th November 1976, lot 207
Condition
Two birds with repaired necks.Three with some restoration to feathers.
"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."