A pair of Louis XV ormolu, Meissen and Vincennes porcelain groups circa 1750

Property from the Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, Sotheby's New York, May 21, 1985, lot 63

Ormolu with some oxidation and surface dirt. Tole peinte with decoration refreshed. Please note that the porcelain has not been examined beneath the mounts. There are a few miniscule, occasional chips to the edges of flowers or applied leaves. The group on the left in catalogue illustration: Both of his arms and wings have been broken off and restored back. There is a tiny chip to the tip of his right toe. The pedestal to his left has been off the base and restored back. The group on the right in catalogue illustration: The head of the male centaur has been broken off and restored back; the restoration is partially extending to his right shoulder and arm. His right pinkie is also 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.
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