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An assembled Meissen clock garniture late 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain, enamel, metal
- height of clock 17 in.
- 43.2 cm
comprising: a 'Four Seasons' mantel clock and a pair flower-encrusted pot pourri vases and covers, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, the clock with incised numerals 399. 5 pieces.
Condition
The covers, vases and clock with some occasional chips or losses to the edges of the applied flowers and leaves, some of which are restored.
The covers of vases: Otherwise in good condition.
The vases: The vase on the left in the catalogue illustration: The putto on the upper part of the body has restoration to his right arm and hand. Otherwise in good condition.
The clock: The putto representing summer on the right top corner has restoration to the tips of the sheath in her hand. The putto representing spring on the left top corner has a small firing crack to her left arm where the upper arm meets lower arm. The putto representing fall has restoration to his right hand. All restorations are very well done.
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.