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Two Meissen miniature figures of hounds circa 1750
Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 4cm., 1 5/8 in. and 4.5cm., 1 3/4 in. high
one scratching its nose with a hind paw, the other crouching with a bone its mouth, each raised on a grassy base, one with faint crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (some restoration)
Provenance
The scratching dog: Lempertz Cologne, 23rd March 1991, lot 173
The dog with a bone: Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 250 (part)
The dog with a bone: Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 250 (part)
Condition
Dog in left in photograph- restoration to both hind legs, left foreleg and tail.
Dog on right- restoration to both hind legs and to tail.
"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."