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Three Doccia miniature white 'Callot Dwarf' figures circa 1750-60
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- 7cm., 2¾in.
the first two wearing a soft cap and a broad ruff respectively, on rococo bases, the third with his hands on his paunch, on a stepped square base (minor damage)
Provenance
(the first) The Wilhelm Gumprecht Collection, Berlin 1918, Catalogue, lot 378 (as Venice, circa 1735)
Literature
(the second) G. Morazzoni and S. Levy, Le Porcellane Italiane, pl. 85 (as Cozzi, circa 1775)
A version of the second example, but on a stepped square base similar to our third example, is illustrated by Jeffrey Munger in an article for Amici di Doccia no. 1, pl. 14.
Condition
the first with fingers of left hand chipped, the third with discoloration and burst blisters from over-firing, and hat chips
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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."