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Paire de chats en porcelaine de Meissen, d'après un modèle de J.J. Kändler, vers 1740-1745, sur des bases en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 21 cm, larg. 16 cm
- Height 8 1/4 in; width 6 1/3 in
assis sur des terrasses ovales à fond vert, l'un tenant une souris dans la patte gauche, décor polychrome, marqués : épées croisées en bleu ; (quelques restaurations et manques à l'un)
Provenance
Ancienne collection Acorsi, Turin
Condition
The grey cat: two small firing cracks on the back left paw, two very minor losses of paint on the base, otherwise in very good condition.
The black and white cat: the front left paw broken and restuck, a restored chip on the front left paw claws. Both ears broken and restored, the mouse tail and two of its paws broken and missing. The end of the cat tail broken and restuck. A firing crack on the cat back right thigh.
"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."