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Two Porcelain Animal Figurines, Miklashevsky Manufactory, Volokitino, 1839-1861
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- height of bear 13cm, 5in.
one modelled as a seated bear in a nightcap on a circular base, the other as a crouching mouse on a polychrome and gilt base, both with iron red manufactory marks
Condition
the bear's newspaper largely missing, also with some wear to the top of the nightcap and two small firing flaws to the edge of the base; the mouse with a firing flaw to the right rear foot and rubbing to gilding, particularly on one side of base
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
On these models, see Farfor zavoda A.M. Miklashevskogo t. 2, Moscow, 2010, nos. 24, 122-123.