A GROUP OF TEN MEISSEN CUPIDS IN DISGUISE 19TH CENTURY

including figures disguised as a wine maker and a grape seller, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue.

All in generally good condition, except: The cupid disguised as the 'night' has the object in her right hand chipped away. The cupid with the blue-cuffed coat has the lower end of the stick in his right hand chipped away. The cupid as a 'harvester' with a basket of grapes and a shovel has his right wing broken off at two places and glued back; there is a tiny associated chip to the edge at the lower end of his wing.
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.