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A Thuringian biscuit porcelain bust of Otto von Bismarck, dated 1885
Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 57cm., 22 1/2 in. high
signed R. (Reinhard G.) Möller (1855-1912) fec. 1885 under the left shoulder
Provenance
C XVI 48; Leihschein 1.10.1949, S.7/15
Condition
There is a small area of restoration at the front of the bust where there was likely to originally have been an acorn.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Reinhard Moller studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremburg. During his career he was the leader of the modelling department at the A.W.F. Kister manufactory, before becoming Director of the Sonneberg Industrial school in 1887.