Coiffeuse en bois noirci et porcelaine de Meissen travail allemand de la fin du XIXe siècle

composée d'un miroir basculant soutenu par deux montants ; ouvrant à un tiroir en ceinture ; l'ensemble reposant sur un fût en porcelaine orné d'enfants musiciens (accidents et manques à la porcelaine, attributs des enfants)

Illustration is quite accurate. The porcelain : there are several minor chips to the porcelain but as said they are minor and are visible only with a close inspection of the piece. - Miror frame : chips to some leaves and pierced cartouche behind the female head on top. - Miror support : fine - Frieze : porcelain plaques are fine with some wear to the gilded parts. - Stem and base : overall condition is fine with expected minor damages to the porcelain ; the attributs on each children are missing. There are about five porcelain leaves in an envelope to be refixed. Structure is fine despite the table is slightly loose. The ebonised top of the table with minor scratches. Overall condition is fine. The piece needs to be refixed.
"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.
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Cette coiffeuse, ainsi que le lot suivant, sont à rapprocher d'un cabinet tout à fait comparable vendu chez Sotheby's à Paris le 16 mai 2002, lot 287 (50.000 euros).