Lot 604
  • 604

A pair of French porcelain figures of a shepherd and shepherdess and a figure of a musician, late 19th century

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 21.5cm., 8 1/2 in. and 24cm., 9 1/2 in. high
the pair standing before a tree stump with a dog or lamb at their feet, the young man cradling a bird in his right hand, each raised on a scroll moulded base picked out in gilding; the musician as a young man standing before a tree stump playing the bagpipes, raised on a scroll moulded mound base picked out in gilding, crossed swords marks in underglaze blue,

Condition

Male figure - some restoration and small chip to tricorn hat. Restoration to fingers of each hand and to bird. Left thumb lacking. Restoration to right cuff. Left hand glued at wrist. Female figure - restoration and some losses to fingers of right hand. Restoration to puce drape across the left shoulder and waist. Left ear of lamb lacking. The male piper figure - broken and repaired through both ankles and right shin, glue at point between the back of the figure and the tree trunk. Both hands repaired and associated areas of pipes.
"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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