Lot 1127
  • 1127

A pair of French biscuit white figures emblematic of Asia and Europe late 18th / early 19th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • heights 13 1/2 and 14 1/2 in.
  • 34.3 and 36.8 cm
each modelled as a female figure seated with corresponding attributes.

Condition

Asia- the tip of the horn is restored. Her left hand holding the urn is restored. The extension of the plaque with camel in relief by her right hand is restored. The cherub in the back has restoration to the upper body and both arms; the object he is holding in his hand chipped away in both ends taking away a minuscule part of the hand. There is a minuscule chip to the edge of circular drums in the back. Europe- there are a few minor chips to the edges of flowers to her left. The upper tips of the flags behind the cornucopia are restored. There is a small restored chip to the edge of her cloak in the back. There are two small chips to the edge of the map underneath the putto. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASERS – CHANGE OF PROPERTY LOCATION POST SALE Purchasers may pay for and pick up their purchases at our York Avenue headquarters until the close of business on the day of each respective auction. After this time, sold property will be transferred to our new offsite facility, Crozier Fine Arts, One Star Ledger Plaza, 69 Court Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Once property has been transferred from our York Avenue location, it will not be available for collection at Crozier Fine Arts for two business days. Crozier's hours of operation for collection are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Please note, certain items of property, including jewelry, watches, silver, works on panel and items valued $10 million or more will remain at 1334 York Avenue. Invoices and statements will indicate your property's location. For more information regarding collection from our offsite facility, please visit sothebys.com/pickup.
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.
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