- 666
A gilt-bronze mounted Bow figure of Columbine, circa 1760
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- porcelain and gilt-bronze
- 16.8cm, 6 5/8 in. high
modelled gesturing to her right, wearing a slapstick at her side, her costume brightly painted with diamond patterned and flowerheads, the base pierced at reverse,
Provenance
With Lukacs Donath, Rome (paper label to base.)
Condition
The figure's right foot is loose and separate with traces of old restoration residue, both arms have been re-stuck at the shoulders, repair to slapstick, a chip to brim of hat with associated restoration and some glaze crazing cracks to skirt.
The gilt-bronze base with tarnishing consistent with age, with one breakage and one crack to foot.
"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."