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A Meissen figure of Tartaglia from the Duke of Weissenfels series circa 1744
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 14cm., 51/2 in.
modelled by Peter Reinicke, standing before a tree stump, wearing a light brown gilt-edged hat, yellow-lined puce cape, white jacket turquoise trousers and red shoes with yellow rosettes, the base applied with flowers and leaves (minor chips)
Condition
Chip to thumb and tips of fingers on left hand. Chips to both yellow rosettes on shoes.Shallow chip to underside of base, approx.0.5cm. by 0.3cm.
"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 model is based on Joullain's engraving, Habit de Tartaglia, published in Luigi Riccoboni's Histoire du théâtre italien, published in Paris in 1728.The figure is recorded in Reinicke's work records for September 1744, `1 dergl., Tartaglio, in Thon boushirt' ( 1 ditto, Tartaglio, modelled in clay).