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A rare early Höchst porcelain group of Venus and Cupid circa 1750-55
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- length 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
modelled probably by Simon Feilner, with the scantilly-draped goddess reclining on a mound base facing sideways toward the Cupid leaning from behind, his right hand resting on her shoulder, impressed H I mark.
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries New York, July 13, 1965, lot 204
Condition
Several minor chips to upper and underside edge of base near her feet, two visible in catalogue photo. Her right thumb missing. Chip to front edge of puce robe. Implements under Cupid's knee mostly chipped away. Small chips to applied flowers and leaves on base.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present figure exhibits similar modelling characteristics to the figure of Maria Immaculata, modelled by Simon Feilner, illustrated in Kurt Röder, Das Höchster Porzellan Auf Der Jahrtausend-Ausstellung in Mainz 1925, pl. 8, cat. no. 38.