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A pair Meissen figures of River Gods, circa 1750, with gilt-bronze mounts, Louis XV
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. and 24cm., 9 1/2 in. across mounts
modelled by J. J. Kändler, as a male and female figure, each holding a paddle and reclining on an urn issuing water, upon scroll-edged rockwork bases applied with flowers and bulrushes, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue to edge of bases, each with inventory mark H in Indian ink, upon pierced scrollwork mounts,
Condition
the male figure:
A section of the base and been broken and repaired. There is restoration to his right arm, left toes and to the bulrushes and minor chips and restoration to headpiece. His right thumb and section of paddle are missing.
the female figure:
There is restoration to her left shoulder and elbow, the paddle and the right corner of base at rear.
The bronze mounts have been re-gilt.
"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."