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A pair of Meissen polychrome and gilt painted porcelain centre pieces modelled as a reclining lady and gentleman in Rococo style, circa 1880
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- crossed swords makes in underglaze blue, incised numerals 2863. and 2838., impressed numerals 68 and 149, painters mark red 8
- centrepieces: 18cm. high, 31cm. long; the candelabra: 47.5cm. high.
together with a pair of Meissen figural four-light candelabra, circa 1900
Condition
Both centrepieces in overall good condition, few very minor glaze chips. Both with minor chips to the flower encrustation. Centrepiece with lady with small restoration to the upper rim and related small hairline crack (circa 2cm. long), the rim partly overpainted. Centrepiece with lady with one small hairline crack running down from the rim (circa 2cm.). Both candelabra with few minor chips (especially to the flower encrustation), one with central nozzle loose. One leaf-shaped drip-pan restored and partly overpainted (hardly visible due to elaborate detail).
"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."