Lot 107
  • 107

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.