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`Chasse au sanglier': a Sèvres biscuit porcelain hunting group circa 1860
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 44cm. wide; 17¼in.
modelled as two hounds attacking a wild boar, set on an underglaze-blue Sevres base gilt with hunting trophies above a border of scrolls incised BI 60 to group, printed marks to base, some restoration and chips
Condition
Wild boar- restoration across upper back behind its head. Some restoration to left ear and tip of right ear. One of its teeth is lacking, another has been glued. Restoration to front left hoof and rear left hoof.
Attacking hound- restoration to neck and both ears. Restoration to front right leg and across left front leg just behind paw. Restoration to both hind paws.
Lying dog- restoration to both ears. Restoration to both front legs, left hind foot, claws on right foot and to tail. Oval shallow chip to right thigh beneath boar's stomach, approx. 1in. by ½ in.
Restoration to lower half of tree stump.
Blue and gilt base- overall in good condition with some typical wear and scratches to top surface.
"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
This group was originally modelled in 1776 by Pierre Blondeau after the paintings of Jean-Baptiste Oudry. Another group from the series, `Chasse au Cerf', was sold in these Rooms, The Alberto Bruni Tedeschi Collection, 21 March 2007, lot 151.