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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A RUSSIAN DRINKS CARRIER FROM THE CRIS DE ST. PETERSBURG SERIES, MODELLED BY PETER REINICKE, CIRCA 1750 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 15.2cm., 6in. high
standing balancing a tray of beakers on his hat, a pitcher in his other hand, blue crossed swords mark to the back of the base, script inventory marks to underside of base
Condition
Restored along the from edge of the tray and to the beakers on this side, the corner of the tray to the back has been restored with slight associated over-painting to the hand steadying the tray.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The 'Cris de St.Petersburg' characters are adapted from engravings of drawings by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, a student of Boucher's, who travelled to Russia in 1758 and worked for Catherine the Great.