A GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURES OF HUNTING DOGS LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY

comprising two Derby figures of pointers, a figure of a small pointer on a blue base and a group of black and white setter with a huntsman astride his back. Together with a Staffordshire pearlware figure of a brown and white hound and a Continental porcelain small boar hunting group. 6 pieces.

In generally good condition, except: Brown-marked pointer: The tail is broken off and glued back on. There is a small chip to the edge of his left ear. There are some seldom minor chips to the edges of the applied leaves or flowers and some very minor glaze flakes, specifically on the bocage and on the base. The left back corner of the base has some overspray, making it difficult to determine the exact nature of the damage. Black-marked pointer: The edge of his left ear is chipped. The end of his tail is chipped away; his tail has been broken off from the dog's behind and glued back on. There are very small, occasional chips to the applied leaves or flowers as well as minor glaze flakes to the markings of the dog. Small pointer on the blue base: There is a haircrack on all his four paws and his tail is chipped away. White setter with the huntsman astride his back: Has been broken into multiple pieces at its front body and glued back very professionally; the broken lines almost look like fine haircracks. The object the huntsman was holding is chipped away. Staffordshire pearlware figure of a hound: has an extended haircrack along the mold lines, starting from his front part of the underbelly running up and his neck and face and along his back, ending at the back part of his belly. There are some occasional minor glaze flakes to his brown markings and to the green mound base. Moreover, there are some minor abbrasions along the edge of the base and one small chip to the base. Continental boar-hunting group: The tail of the highest dog is chipped away. The edge of the same dog's ear is chipped.
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.
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