A GROUP OF THREE STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURES OF SEATED DOGS 19TH CENTURY

Together with a Staffordshire pearlware figure of a seated setter and of a poodle. 5 pieces.

The hound on the blue base: There are haircracks on both of his front ankles. There is a hairline crack running from under his chin along his belly and another 2-inch long one running on his back. Otherwise in generally good condition. The one on the canted rectangular base: There are haircracks on both of his front ankles. There is an approximate 1-inch haircrack running from his bottom down to the side of the base. There is some very minor occasional flaking to the enamel mostly on his shoulders and his back. The one on the yellow base: His nose is chipped. The end of his tail is chipped and restored back. Otherwise in generally good condition. Pearlware poodle: he has been off the base from his ankles and restored back. His tail is chipped and has been replaced with a plaster filling, which is now also partially chipped and lacking. There is a small chip to the left side of his nose and four small chips to the basket he is holding in his mouth. Pearlware setter: There is a small chip to the back of the base. Otherwise in generally good condition.
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.