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Lot 152
  • 152

A group of five Mennecy figures, circa 1760-1770

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
comprising two figures emblematic of Winter and Summer, 15cm high; a figure of a young girl holding a casket, 11cm high; a white figure of a flower seller, 11cm high ; a smaller figure of a gallant carrying pails, 10.5cm high ; and another porcelain figure of young girl emblematic of Summer, carrying a sheaf of corn

Condition

Summer: very minor chips to tips of corn and flowers, and chip to end of flower stem held in right hand. Winter: right arm with glued repair at shoulder Young girl: restoration to neck & bust and left arm. some losses to blue straps. White figure: small chips to bows and flowers. Gallant: restoration to left arm, to right hand, to both pails, small chips to applied flowers and bows, shallow chip to reverse of base. Girl: restoration to face, chips to tips of corn.
"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.
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