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A pair of Meissen figures of a chinaman and a chinese lady, modelled by J.F Eberlein, circa 1735
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 16cm, 6 3/8 in high and 17cm, 6 3/4 in high
each sitting cross-legged on a tasselled cushion and gilt-edged plinth, she in brilliant purple and yellow finery feeding a parrot, he wearing a black hat and long mustaches, in a white gown painted with puce flowers, feeding a monkey with fruit, underglaze blue crossed swords marks (some restoration and chips)
Provenance
He, Christie's London, 2 March 1992, lot 32
She, Christie's Geneva, 8 May 1989, lot 28
Condition
His hat chipped, tip of her hat restored, other minor wear and tiny chips
"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
The figure of the Chinaman is recorded in December 1735 as "Ein Pagott mit einem affen von Thon bossiert" (A Pagott with a monkey sculpted out of clay)