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A miniature cast iron figure of General Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher Berlin, circa 1820
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Cast iron
- Figure of Bulcher 17cm. high; 6¾in. and tomb 13.5cm. high; 5¼in.
standing upon a stepped plinth decorated with the German Eagle and the sitter's arms, together with a small spelter figure of a knight, and a patinated bronze lidded casket in the form of a drum with the handle as a pair of drumsticks and a small cast metal copy of tomb by Canova for the Archduchess of Austria in St.Michaelskirche, Vienna (4)
Exhibited
(1) Chatsworth Inventory, 1905, p. 48 in Queen of Scot's Bedroom
Condition
All four items have signs of wear and marks to the surface. The figure of the general is loose fitting to the plinth and the tip of his sword is broken. The figure of the knight has a missing section. The drumsticks from the casket are partially detached.
"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
Canova's tomb of the Archduchess of Austria was one of the 6th Dukes favorite memorials by the sulptor.