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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.
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."