- 160
Three Nove white groups of dancers 1775-1800
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceramics
- 15cm., 6in. and 19cm., 7½in.
two with peasants dancing with arms interwined, the third with a lady and cockaded gentleman side to side on a rock and scrollwork base (some restoration, haircracks and chips)
Condition
Central group of dancers- chips to her hat and two bows on her dress. Chips to tips of thumb and two fingers of her left hand.Neck restored. Male- chips to plume and bow on hat. chips to tips of fingers of right hand. Chip to end of flower stem in left hand. Minor chips around base.
Group on right- male with right leg restored below knee. female with neck restored. restoration to thumb and fingers on right hand. Some restoration to base.Chips to leaves.
Group on left- male with restoration to left foot. Female with restoration to left hand. Chip to right edge of her apron. Restoration to tree stump and to base.
"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
An example of the first group was sold in these rooms, 6th October 1986, lot 57