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A Meissen figure of a Bolognese hound, late 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 21.2cm., 8 3/8 in. high
modelled seated, its fur picked out in brown, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised N. 2841, impressed numerals 35, 66, inked ‘D’ (Devonshire inventory mark),
Condition
Several chips to dog's whiskers, ears and fur around head. Tail has been restored. Minor chips to dog's coat.
"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 Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p.159,
illustrated in The Duchess's Sitting Room, Chatsworth;
Bruce Weber, Love, ‘Burning Spirit, A Play With 5 Characters; A Ghost: “Kick” Kennedy, A Grandmother: Duchess of Devonshire, A Mother: Stella Tennant, A Son: Marcel Lasnet, A Tailor: Nicolas Ghesquiére’, September 2010, illustrated in the Kitchen at the Old Vicarage, Edensor.
illustrated in The Duchess's Sitting Room, Chatsworth;
Bruce Weber, Love, ‘Burning Spirit, A Play With 5 Characters; A Ghost: “Kick” Kennedy, A Grandmother: Duchess of Devonshire, A Mother: Stella Tennant, A Son: Marcel Lasnet, A Tailor: Nicolas Ghesquiére’, September 2010, illustrated in the Kitchen at the Old Vicarage, Edensor.