Lot 440
  • 440

A Doccia group of a dancing peasant couple circa 1760

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • 17cm., 6¾in.
dancing back-to-back on a brightly-enamelled rococo scroll base (hands restored, chip to card in her hand), together with a pair of Doccia figures of flower-sellers, circa 1775, 14cm., 5½in., (minor chips to flowers and one finger)

Condition

minor chips to flowers and one finger
"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 first) a similar group was sold at Christie's, 14th June 1994, lot 69; (the second) sold in these rooms, 16th March 1999, lot 86; see also Barbantini, La porcellana Venezia e delle Nove, 1936, pl XLVII fig. 133