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A rare Vienna free-standing figure of a huntress circa 1744-49
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- impressed shield and modeller's initial I
- 15.5cm., 6in.
freestanding in a fashionable dress, her gun sloped to her shoulder (minor restorations)
Condition
retoration to blue bow on back of her hair. Also restoration to her scabbard, to the corner and bottom edge of her jacket. Minor nicks around bottom edge of her skirt.
"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
Another example of this rare figure from the years immediately following the du Paquier period was in the Karl Mayer collection, see the Katalog, Vienna 1914, no. 356, pl. L and his sale catalogue, November 1928, lot 310 (both illustrated in colour). After the first two or three years, this figure and others like it were adapted by placing them on a base; for the two versions together, see E. Sturm-Bednarczyk, Ceremonies, Feasts, Costumes, nos. 15 and 16, page 18.