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A Kloster Veilsdorf 'Commedia dell'arte' figure of Pantaloon circa 1765
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- CV marks in underglaze blue, incised E.Z. above B
- Porcelain
- 15cm., 6in.
modelled by Wenzel Neu after an engraving by Johann Balthasar Probst, wearing a long black coat over an ochre jacket and breeches, holding up his right hand to guard the flame of a candle held in his left (candle broken)
Condition
candle broken, very minor wear to the black of his coat and tip of left shoe
"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
See Die Theater Figuren von Closter Veilsdorf, in Keramos 20, 1963, for a similar model of Pantaloon without the candle pl. 13, and for another one holding a dagger, pl.11