A GROUP OF FOUR GERMAN PORCELAIN FIGURES CIRCA 1760-80

the first, a Frankenthal figure of a lemon seller modelled by Karl Gottlieb Lück; the second, a Frankenthal figure modelled by J. W. Lanz as a lady holding a tricorn hat; the third, an Ansbach figure of a dancing lady; and the fourth, a Limbach figure allegorical of Summer, the Frankenthal figures with crowned interlaced C's in underglaze-blue on the lemon seller and in gold on the lady, the lemon seller with numeral 79 in underglaze-blue and the lady with various painter's marks in gilding.

Frankenthal lemon seller- his left arm is broken off from the elbow and restored back; the basket is oversprayed, making it difficult to determine the exact nature of the damage. Both feet have restoration to the shoes, possibly covering a small chip. Frankenthal figure of a lady- there is a tiny chip to the edge of the scroll base; otherwise in good condition. Ansbach figure of a dancing lady- There are some minor chips to the applied flower on her hat. The tip of her right shoe is restored; the restoration is good and difficult to tell. The glaze on her nose is worn off. Limbach figure- the tip of her nose is restored. Both edges of the sleeve ruffles are restored. The wheatsheaf in her left hand is chipped. The tips of wheatsheaves in her right hand are chipped. There are some surface chips to pockets of her skirt.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Similar examples to the Ansbach figure are illustrated by Adolf Bayer, Ansbacher Porzellan, p. 67, pl. 47, and by Yvonne Hackenbroch, Meissen and Other Continental Porcelain, Faience and Enamel in the Urwin Untermyer Collection, pl. 117, fig. 188.