Lot 376
  • 376

A collection of five polychrome painted Dutch Delft figures of horses late 18th/19th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • height largest ca. 17cm.
comprising two similar horses with bent heads, a walking horse with two legs lifted, and two smaller horses, all painted in a palette of blue, dark purple, green, mustard yellow and iron red, four horses standing on a green, one on a purple painted base

Condition

horses with bent heads: all four ears restored, one horse with all four legs restored, chips to the glaze at prominent moulded parts, chips and imperfections to glaze of the base: walking horse: ears restored, right front leg broken twice and restored, some chips to glaze at the base; small horses: minor chips to the glaze at the ears, one with all four legs 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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