- 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."
"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