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A Meissen porcelain allegorical figure of 'Hearing' from the series of the five senses, circa 1750
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- 14.6cm., 5 3/4 in. high
modelled by F. E. Meyer, standing turning to her left wearing draping robes, with a small putto seated to her side holding a rummer of wine, upon a scroll edged base,
Provenance
paper label to base
Condition
figure, left arm from elbow re-stuck. some damage to cloak at her right, implement probably missing.
putto at her side, left lower leg, right foot, left arm 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."
Catalogue Note
A complete group of this series is illustrated Dr. Erika Pauls-Eisenbeiss, German Porcelain of the 18th century, 1972, Vol. I, pp. 146-47.