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Two Continental porcelain figures 18th/19th century
Estimate
600 - 800 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height of gentleman 5 in.
- 12.7 cm
comprising: a Continental white figure of a shepherd modelled seated on a tree trunk and a German figure of a gentleman modelled standing holding his tricorn hat in his left hand.
Provenance
The shepherd, Mr. Fritz Katz Collection, bearing the collection label
Condition
Figure of a shepherd: Some chips and losses to the tree branches and some minor chipping along the brim of his hat. The upper edge of his horn is chipped. There are some very minor , few chips to the edges of the applied flowers or leaves.
Figure of gentleman: His head has been off and glued back on. The edge of his right hand has been chipped. There is a small ship to the brim of his hat. The tip of his left shoe has been chipped. There is some overall minor wear to the glaze.
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.