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A pair of Doccia figures of Harlequin and Columbine circa 1770
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 12.5cm, 4¾in.
he with one hand on his hip and the other covering his slapstick, she with an apple in her hand, both masked and in traditional chequered costume, on rococo-scroll bases
Provenance
Sir Karl Parker, sold Sotheby's 11th February 1964, lot 149
Ernesto F. Blohm, sold Christie's, 10th April 1989, lot 81
Aron Sale, Christie's 22 June 1992, lot 52
Condition
harlequin- restoration to hat. Chip to little finger of right hand. Shallow chip to base
columbine- chips to tips of two fingers on right hand
"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."