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A Höchst group of 'der gestörte Schlummer' circa 1770-75
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 5 7/8 in.
- 14.9 cm
modelled by J.P. Melchior, as a sleeping young girl about to be disturbed by two boys, wheel mark in underglaze-blue.
Provenance
Mr. Fritz Katz Collection, bearing the collection label
Condition
The tip of the boy's tricorn hat as well as his right index finger are chipped. There is some very minor chipping to the bow on the right leg of the boy on the left-hand side. There is some very minor flaking to the black enamel on the same boy's right shoe. Otherwise in generally good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A similar example is illustrated by Katharina Hantschmann et. al in Johann Peter Melchior: 1747-1825, Bildhauer und Modellmeister in Höchst, Frankenthal und Nymphenburg, p. 34, ill. no. 41.