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A SET OF FIVE MEISSEN PORCELAIN GROUPS OF THE 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1745 |
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 27 à 28 cm ; height 10 2/3 to 11 in.
with polychrome ornementation, representing the allegories of the Arts: Astronomy, Music, Comedy, Poetry
Provenance
Former collection of Maurice de Wendel in his hôtel particulier 28 avenue de New York, Paris, thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Figure of muse writing music : a restored firing crack on left part of the base, restoration to left foot of child, chips to leaves on tree. Figure of muse holding a mask : Broken and restored, the damages are hidden under a varnish which makes impossible to described them. Figure of muse holding a viola: Right foot of mus ebroken and restuck, the elbow of te putti broken and missing, figring crack to base, chips to leaves on trees. Figure of muse holding a longview: Broken and restored, the damages are hidden under a varnish which makes impossible to described them. Figure of muse hodling a lute: The end of lute broken and restored, small chips to leaves on tree.
"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."