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France ou Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siècle Chèvre couchée
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Chèvre couchée
- terre cuite polychrome ; sur un socle en bois doré couvert d'une cage en verre
- 14 x 17,5 cm; 5 1/2 by 6 4/5 in.
Provenance
Ancienne collection James de Rothschild.
Condition
Minor surface dirt, some minor wear to the polychromy and a few small chips to the edges consistent with age and handling. Both horns are reattached, with remains of glue around the breaks.The tip of the tail is missing.The goat's left foreleg appears to have been restored. Two vertical and one diagonal restored break can be distinguished to the body of the goat. Two holes visible underneath the goat where it is attached to the base. Sold in its glass case.
"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."