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TEN MEISSEN FIGURES OF BIRDS 20th Century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height of tallest 13 in.
- 33 cm
comprising a pair of parrots, a pair of cockatoos, a pair of hoopoes, a pair of golden orioles and a pair of woodpeckers, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various impressed and painted numerals. Together with a pair of Dresden figures of woodpeckers. 12 pieces.
Condition
All in good condition except:
both Orioles each have a leaf chipped. One parrot has the stem of the cherry chipped away and one leaf missing. The other parrot has one leaf missing.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.