Lilli Wislicenus-Finzelberg

with a label inscribed: Feudalmuseum Schloss Wernigerode / Staatliches Museum

Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. no.  P III Schön. 29

Grousilliers, Tafel 116, p. 126

Overall the condition of the plaster is good, with dirt and wear throughout consistent with age. The statue may have been placed outdoors and there is dirt to the surface throughout, including rust-coloured staining, and some dark staining to the pots and the proper left hand. There is particular dirt to the insides of the pots, probably due to use or placement outdoors. There is some stable hairline craquelure to the plaster, in particular around the legs. There is a loss to the tip of the proper left ring finger. There are various chips around the edges of the integral base, including a larger loss on the proper right side.
"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.
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This charming sculpture was a personal gift of the Berlin sculptress Lilli Wislicenus-Finzelberg to Bismarck on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1895.