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A Nymphenburg tête-à-tête, circa 1835-40
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- the coffee pot: 26.2cm., 10 1/4 in. high
painted with rectangular scenes of animals in forest landscapes within gilt borders with black script titles including 'München 1835', one scene with a soldier shooting titled 'Prinz Salm', comprising a coffee pot and cover, a jug, a sugar bowl and cover and two cups and saucers, impressed shield marks, incised and impressed numerals.
Condition
There is a minute flat shallow chip to the underside of the foot of the sugar bowl.
There are two shallow chips to the underside of the jug, there is some minor rubbing on the gilding of the jug.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The shapes in this service were designed by Friedrich von Gärtner. Born in Koblenz in December 1791, Gärtner studied architecture at the Art Academies of Munich and Paris. In 1820 he was appointed as a professor of Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich; then in 1822 King Max I Joseph appointed the 31-year old professor as the Art Director of the Nymphenburg porcelain factory. He would eventually become head government surveyor of buildings and from 1842 the director of the Munich Academy. It is possible pieces such as these, decorated with images of soldiers and animals in landscapes were given as gifts between men of the same regiment, or students in the same association.