- 682
A Nymphenburg figure of a mushroom seller, circa 1765, the decoration circa 1770-75
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 17.6cm., 6 7/8 in. high
modelled by Franz Anton Bustelli, standing wearing a basket on her back filled with mushrooms, supported by two straps held in her left hand, her right arm outstretched offering a mushroom, her puce bodice picked out in gilding, her skirt highlighted with yellow flowers and green stripes, upon a grassy mound base,
Condition
The figure has restoration to the upper section of the right arm, neck, and straps of the basket. The mushroom in her right hand has been re-stuck.
"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
Known as ‘Täublingsgretl’, the figure was first modelled by Bustelli in 1755, pre-dating his celebrated Commedia dell’Arte series. Examples of the model are published by Katharina Hantschmann and Alfred Ziffer, Bustelli, Nymphenburger Porzellanfiguren des Rokoko, Munich, 2005, p. 160, 430-431, no. 58 and 59. One example was in the collection of Maurice de Rothschild, his (anon.) sale, Christie's London, 28th March 1977, lot 209.