Lot 289
  • 289

A group of six pottery and porcelain figures of rabbits first half 19th century

Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • length of the largest 3 1/8 in.
  • 7.9 cm
comprising: two Staffordshire pottery figures of crouching rabbits, a similar Scottish pottery rabbit, a Rockingham recumbent hare on a green oval base, a Chamberlain's Worcester miniature rabbit, and an English porcelain rabbit group. Together with a Chamberlain's Worcester figure of a mouse and two English porcelain dog's-head whistles, the Derby rabbit incised No 106, the two Chamberlain's examples with script marks in red. 9 pieces.

Condition

Scottish rabbit - good condition Staffs rabbit blue base - star crack to base Staffs rabbit grassy base - chip to nose, small chip to ear Rabbit group - extensively restored. Ears all made up replacements Rockingham rabbit- end of one ear restored Chamberlains rabbit - ears restored Mouse - restoration to both ears, section of tail restored and restored chip to end of base Brown dog - shallow chips to edges of both ears Black dog - small chips to both ears and to whistle vent under neck
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.
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