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A DERBY PORCELAIN COW AND CALF GROUP AND TWO STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE BOCAGE GROUPS CIRCA 1770 AND 1830
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- height of first group 6 1/4 in.
- 15.9 cm
the first modeled as a cow standing with her recumbent calf before a flowering bocage on a green mound base applied with flowers and leaves; the second as a recumbent deer; and the third as a shepherdess seated with her lambs, each on a mound base before a flowering bocage. Some chips and restoration.
Condition
Derby group: Some chips and restored chips to the flowers and leaves of the bocage; some minor chips tot he applied flowers of the base; horns and one ear of the cow restored; one teat of the udder chipped away.
Deer: Chip to one ear; minor small chips to edges of bocage and applied flower.
Shepherdess: 1-in. section along the top edge of the bocage 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.