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Two Vienna groups of 'Les Mangeurs de Raisins' and 'L'agréable Leçon' circa 1770
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- shield marks in underglaze blue
- 23cm; 9in high
after Boucher, the first as a shepherd feeding grapes to a shepherdess seated with a dog at her feet, the second as a shepherd teaching his companion to play a flute, a dog and lamb at their feet ( some losses and restoration)
Provenance
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.
Condition
First group - vase on column lacking. Restoration to her left thumb. Chips to shepherd's hat. Firing / haircrack to right base extending upwards, through pedastal and finishing on her chest. Another firing / haircrack on left side of base extending upwards and finishing on his left thigh. Small chip to base. Some chips to flowers and leaves.
Second group - vase on column lacking. chip to forefinger of her right hand. Slice chip to big toe of her right foot. Chip to end of flute. Chips to both lamb's ears. Small chips to flowers and leaves
"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."