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A pair of Meissen porcelain groups, circa 1750, on Louis XV style gilt-bronze bases
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- porcelain, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 17 et 20 cm, larg. 21 et 20,5 cm ; Height 6 2/3 in and 7 3/4 in, width 8 1/4 in and 8 in
one depicting a Chinese man with his family and their pet monkey, the other with children playing at being a jewellery merchant; the latter with a blue sword mark; (chips, breaks and losses)
Provenance
These groups are described on reference 191 in the valuation of the estate of the Prince Marc de Beauvau Craon, 5th Prince de Beauvau (1816 - 1883) in 1883 (French National Archives AN.MC/ET/L/1385). They were located in the grand salon of his house on 34 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
The Chinese group:
Two chips on the top and to the rim of the Chinese man's hat.
The stick is broken and missing on the left hand of the Chinese boy.
There are small chips to the leaves on the terrace.
The two children:
One figure is broken and missing at the back of the group. There are small chips to the flowers.
"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."