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Three Meissen miniature figures of hounds circa 1750
Estimate
1,200 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- largest 5.75cm., 2¼in. long
each with a brown coat and on a grassy base, one holding a bone in its mouth, another yapping, the third example scratching its nose with a hind paw (minor restoration)
Provenance
The yapping dog: Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 98
The dog with a bone: Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 250
The dog with a bone: Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 250
Condition
Dog on left in photograph- chip to piece of meat in its mouth. Restoration to tail.
Dog in centre- some restoration to ears.
Dog on right- restoration to tail and right foreleg.
"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."