Lot 705
  • 705

A collection of five Berlin polychrome painted and partly gilt porcelain figures 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked in blue for KPM Berlin
  • height 14 to 16cm.
outside decorated; comprising a boy sitting on a grassy bench playing with his dog; a girl feeding her cat; a standing girl holding a basket with eggs in her apron; a standing figure of a boy with a large sack; and an allegorical female figure with crown, cornucopia and key

Condition

dog with boy: left hand broken off and missing; girl with cat: small chip to her hat; boy with sack: red ribbon on his hat partly broken off, piece of his shirt broken off, one end of instrument lying on the ground broken off; allegorical figure: damages to crown, minor damages to fruit and leaves in the cornucopia, piece of her girdle broken off, her left hand restored, part of the key broken off and missing
"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."