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Two Meissen miniature figures of cockatoos circa 1745
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- Meissen cockatoos 7cm., 2¾in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler, each perched on a tree stump, one with brightly coloured plumage, the other with yellow and black markings, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue (minor restoration); together with a smaller Vienna figure of a cockatoo
Provenance
The first: Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 77
The second: Property from the Estate of Baron Erich Von Goldschmidt-Rothschild, Christie's Geneva, 10th May 1988, lot 98
Vienna cockatoo: Christie's London, 7th October 1996, lot 442
The second: Property from the Estate of Baron Erich Von Goldschmidt-Rothschild, Christie's Geneva, 10th May 1988, lot 98
Vienna cockatoo: Christie's London, 7th October 1996, lot 442
Condition
Minor restoration and losses to leaves. Vienna bird with restoration to head feathers.
"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."