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A Doccia group of peasants circa 1755
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 31cm., 12¼in.
modelled probably by Gaspero Bruschi, after a relief of 'Summer' by Massimiliano Soldani Benzi, with a crouching figure holding a plough, watched by a fur-clad shepherd, a rocky outcrop behind them ( shepherd's left hand and plough restored)
Exhibited
Zurich 1985, Meisterwerke des europäischen Porzellans 1710-1820, catalogue no. 179
Rome 1996, Settecento europeo a Barocco toscano nelle porcellane di Carlo Ginori a Doccia 1737-1757, catalogue no.60
Rome 1996, Settecento europeo a Barocco toscano nelle porcellane di Carlo Ginori a Doccia 1737-1757, catalogue no.60
Literature
A.d'Aglino, Ceramica del Settecento, 1984, p. 65
Condition
restoration to shepherd's left hand.Lower part of plough, beneath man's right hand, broken off, glued and restored. Shallow chip to top edge of rock.
"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
The subject is taken from one corner of a relief of 'Summer', representing the triumphal cart of Ceres passing among agricultural figures; for the relief see K. Lankheit, Die Modelsammlung der Porzellanmanufaktur Doccia, pl. 167