A GROUP OF THIRTEEN STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURES AND GROUPS OF DOGS 19TH CENTURY

comprising four poodle groups, two as inkwells; seven setter groups or figures, three as inkwells; a figure of a seated dalmatian and a figure of a brown and white seated hound.

All in generally good condition, except: Poodle groups: One (inkwell), modelled standing on its back legs drinking from a bowl, has a haircrack running around its belly right above its back legs and a further 1-inch haircrack running down the rim on the base. Another group modelled as two small poodles on a cushion has two small chips to the base, each at one corner. One group, modelled as a poodle standing next to a girl, has a haircrack running around its lower body of the poodle just above its back paws. Its front left paw has been off and glued back on. The girl's right extending arm has been broken of and restored back. There are some very minor glaze flakes to the girl's green dress. Setter groups or figures: One group, modelled with a girl sitting on its back has the girl's right arm broken off and glued back on. There is a small chip to the dog's tail. One group (inkwell), modelled as a brown- and black-marked dogs reclining on a cushion, has the right back corner of the cushion broken and restored back with small associated chips to the broken area. Two corners on the left side of the cushion, each has a chip, with one being restored. The figure of a seated dalmation: Has very minor and occasional glaze flakes to the black dots. The figure of a brown-marked dog: There are some very minor and very seldom flakes to the brown markings on the dog.
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.