A group of six Meissen models of birds, late 19th century

after 18th century models probably by J. J. Kändler, each naturalistically modelled and painted, comprising a woodpecker, seagull, golden oriole, woodcock, magpie, and a wader bird, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various impressed and incised numerals, with damages,

Woodpecker: beak chipped; Seagull: minute chip to beak, chip to two wings, one foot and three reeds; Golden Oriole: tip of beak chipped, tips of wings chipped, and losses to branches; Woodcock: tip of beak chipped, chips to applied leaves; Magpie: broken into two large sections and several smaller parts; Wader bird: tip of beak and one wing chipped For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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.
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