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A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted and Meissen porcelain encrier circa 1750-60
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 27.5cm. high, 26.7cm. wide; 10¾in., 10½in.
depicting a farm scene the figure, emblematic of Autumn, modelled cutting down sheaths of wheat, next to chickens and resting sheep, a fox looks on intently from behind a fence, all underneath a canapé bedecked with bronze tendrils issuing porcelain flowers
Condition
The gilt-bronze, one fence slightly loose. With tarnishing and slight oxidisation would benefit from a clean.
One porcelain chicken loose and separate. The applied porcelain flowers with some typical chips to petals. One sheep with chip to an ear.
"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
A comparable model was in the collection of Dimitri Mavrommatis, previously sold in these rooms, the Estate of the late Giuseppe Rossi, Vol. II, 10th-12th March 1999, lot 650.