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Two Meissen porcelain figures of The Bowls Players, circa 1924-1934
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, partially polychromed mother of pearl on cedarwood, with a glass panel
- each 14cm., 5½in. high
Modelled by Walther Schott, wearing a flowing robe, one in green, the other in purple, throwing a gilded ball held in right hand, bearing the inscription : "Ehrenpreis eum XIII. Sächs Bundeskegeln"
Condition
woman with purple dress: the ball has been off and repaired. Little finger missing. Both arms off and repaired with restoration now yellow, as well as some of her hair on her right shoulder. Leaves of the tree stump and some folds of her dress restored. woman with green dress : fingers missing. Ball has been off and re-attached. Hand restored. Some folds of her dress and some leaves on tree stump restored.
"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."