A GROUP OF FIVE MEISSEN FIGURAL VASES ALLEGORICAL OF 'THE SEASONS' CIRCA 1745-55

each modelled beside a scroll-molded shell-formed vase, comprising: two modelled as Autumn, two as Spring and one as Summer, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue.

Some occasional minor chips or losses to the applied flowers, branches or leaves. Spring (dark haired): Fingertips of her left hand are chipped; index finger of her right hand is chipped and there is some restoration to her right hand. Her left leg is broken off from her ankle down taking with it a small portion from the edge of her skirt, where there are some residues of overspray. A portion of the underside of her shawl is covered by overspray covering a break or chip; additionally the tip of her shawl at the back is chipped. Spring (with the puce hat): Generally in good condition. Autumn (with puce hat): The tip of the feather on his hat is chipped. There is a very minor small chip to his hat brim. The edge of his jacket is chipped. Also, the cuff of his jacket has a small chip. Autumn (with yellow hat): The back of his jacket is oversprayed, possibly covering a chip or crack. Summer: The lower edge of her apron is chipped away.
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.

A similar figural vase modelled as Autumn is illustrated in the Catalogue of The Hans Syz Collection, Volume I, p. 454, pl. 301. Two figural vases modelled as Winter was sold at Sotheby's, London, March 16, 1999, lots 106 and 107.