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STAFFORDSHIRE LEAD-GLAZED CREAM- AND REDWARE FIGURE OF A STANDING BAGPIPER CIRCA 1755-60
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Height 6 in.
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Turned and Thrown: English Pottery from Local Collections, March 29- July 27, 2008.
Condition
The end of the pipe beneath his hands is chipped away; the fingers of both hands are chipped; the mouthpiece of the instrument is broken away; minor chip to the end of the pipes resting on his left arm.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Similar examples are illustrated in Leslie B. Grigsby, English Pottery 1650-1800, The Henry H. Weldon Collection, pp. 214-15, nos. 255-56. Other examples, both seated and standing playing various musical instruments, including bagpipes, are illustrated in Pat Halfpenny, English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840, pp. 18-30.