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A set of four Sèvres white biscuit Bacchic figures circa 1919-1925
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
- height of tallest 11 5/8 in.
- 29.5 cm
each figure modelled standing on a circular mound base, holding a vase or playing an instrument, impressed S /SEVRES MANUFACTURE NATIONALE FRANCE in rectangular frame marks, the example playing the horn also with impressed SEVRES in oval frame and MANUFACTURE.DEL.ETAT.SEVRES 1919 in oval frame, various incised monogram marks.
Condition
In good condition, except:
The figure with ewer: There is restoration to the upper section of the ewer she is holding. There is a short haircrack running up from the base.
The figure with the instrument: There is some chipping to her hairdress. The upper part of her instrument is chipped away and the stick she would be holding in her hand is missing. There is some occasional and minor chips to the edges of the fruit in her basket. There is restoration to the point where her right arm meets her stomach, possibly covering a haircrack.
The figure blowing the horn: There is some very minor chipping to the edges of his laurel wreath and to the grapes between the tree stump and him.
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
Examples of the present model were made in the 18th century under the direction of Louis-Simon Boizot, circa 1773, and are illustrated in Tamara Préaud and Guilhem Scherf, La Manufacture des Lumières, La Sculpture à Sèvres de Louis XV à la Révolution, pp. 176 and 177, cat nos 140-143.