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A GROUP OF TEN ENGLISH OR CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN POODLE GROUPS 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- height of tallest 4 in.
- 10.2 cm
comprising three pairs and four single examples.
Condition
The pair with bird on high bases: Both birds have been off and glued back on. One bird is further chipped from its wing and the other from its head and glued back. There are some minor chips or losses to the dogs' furs. Otherwise in generally good condition.
The pair with the doghouse: Some very minor wear to the gilding. Otherwise in generally good condition.
The white pair with birds: Both birds' heads have been broken off and glued back on. One bird's tail is further chipped away. One dog's right ear has a small chip to its tip. The other dog's left ear is restored. There are some minor occasional chips and losses to the fur of both poodles.
The single poodle with the dog house: There are several very short fine haircracks running down from the sides of the house, from below the dog's chest towards the base or running upwards from the left side of the roof. The dog's tail is restored. There is some very minor wear to the gilding.
Single poodle on the purple cushion: Seems to be in generally good condition.
Brown-mottled dog: Seems to be in generally good condition.
Poodle with the girl: The girl's stick in her right hand is broken off and glued back. Poodle's right foreleg is restored. 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.
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.