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A Thüringian porcelain figure of Minerva circa 1775-85
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- height 5 1/8 in.
- 13 cm
possibly Kloster-Veilsdorf, modelled seated on rockwork holding a Medusa-shield on her lap.
Condition
Tiny enamel flake to front of helmet. Otherwise in good condition.
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
A figure of Venus, similarly seated on rockwork, wearing sandals is illustrated in Ralf-Jürgen Sattler, Thüringer Porzellan des 18. and 19. Jahrhunderts, p. 82, cat. no. 29. A similar example from the Property of the Estate of Roy Vail was sold at Parke-Bernet Galleries New York, April 14, 1980, lot 95, attributed to Kloster-Veilsdorf or Wallendorf.