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A Höchst figure of Cynthio, modelled by JCL von Lücke, circa 1752
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 21cm, 8 1/4 in high
standing in a duelling position, wearing a tricorn hat and military coat over a yellow waistcoat and armoured skirt, on a blue-edged socle, incised LIG (some restoration)
Provenance
Lempertz Kunsthaus, Cologne, 16 May 2002
Condition
Left hand, head and 4th finger on right hand repaired, some repainting
"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
This model is inspired by Johann Jacob Wolrab's engraving Cynthio. For a similar model, see Ransen, op. cit., fig. 154. Cynthio is part of the elegant group of lovers among the Commedia dell'Arte characters, together with Isabella.