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A MEISSEN GARNITURE OF THREE CENTERPIECES AND STANDS LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height of largest centerpiece and stand 21 in.
- 53.3 cm
each flower-encrusted centerpiece applied with scantily-clad putti allegorical of 'The Seasons', crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various incised and impressed numerals.
Condition
Some overall occasional, minor chips or losses to the edges of flowers or leaves.
The largest centerpiece and stand: The stand has restoration to one corner, possibly covering a break. The restoration is very well done and is hard to detect. The centerpiece has restoration to the right leg of 'Spring' seated beside another putto, both holding ends of a garland. The 'Autumn' putto beside the wheat sheaves has his right arm restored and the edges of the sheaves are restored. The right leg of the other putto with the sickle is restored and the sickle is also restored. The right arm of the putto with the fruit-filled basket is restored.
The smaller centerpieces and stands: the stands are in good condition. One centerpiece has a 3 or 4 in. long area at the rim edge possibly covering haircracks or small break/s. Each centerpiece has restoration to the left hand of the putto with the instrument and the upper end of the instrument as well as to the right hand of the other putto holding a stick and to the stick. One centerpiece has a few minuscule flat chips to the edge of base. Otherwise in good condition.
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.