Deux chiens King Charles en porcelaine de Meissen du XVIIIe siècle, vers 1775-1780

dressés sur les pattes postérieures, le pelage tacheté en gris ; marqués : épées croisées et étoile en bleu, manufacture de Marcolini ; (les queues restaurées, éclats restaurés aux oreilles)

One with the tail broken and now restored and tiny restored chips at the end of the back legs. The other with the tail broken and re-stuck, tiny restored chips at the end of the two ears and of the tuft on head. L’un avec une queue cassée et restaurée et petits éclats restaurés à l’extrémité des pattes postérieures. L’autre : la queue cassée et recollée, petits éclats restaurés à l’extrémité des deux oreilles et de la houppette au sommet de la tête.
"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."