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Two Meissen miniature figures of goats circa 1750
Estimate
1,200 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 6cm., 2¼in. and 6.5cm., 2½in. long
each recumbent animal modelled facing to the left or right, their coats coloured with brown and grey markings, billy goat with crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (minor restoration)
Provenance
The brown goat: Sotheby's London, 17th June 1986, lot 134
The grey goat: Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 107
The grey goat: Christie's Geneva, 16th November 1992, lot 107
Similar models are illustrated by Albiker (1959), nos. 206 and 207; and Rückert (1966), no. 1153.
Condition
Goat on left in photograph- restoration to horns, ears, tail, rear leg.
Goat on right- restoration horns, ears, left 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."