- 61
Italian, Doccia factory, circa 1760-70
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Group of a hound attacking a wild boar
- porcelain
- 14.2cm., 5 5/8 in. high
- Italian, Doccia factory, circa 1760-70
the boar leaping over rockwork whilst being bitten by a chasing hound, supported on a waisted square base
Condition
A Doccia Ginori factory group of a Hound attacking a Wild Boar, circa 1760-70
In good condition, no damage noted.
"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
This model appears in the Ginori factory records from 1749 onwards, listed in the inventory of models under ' 10 gruppetti piccoli di animali... il secondo porco e cani', [10 small groups of animals...the second, boar and dogs]. A related, although larger example of this model was sold at Christie's London, 7th July 1997, lot 276.
RELATED LITERATURE
K. Lankheit, Die Modellsammlung der Porzellanmanufaktur Doccia, Munich, 1982, p. 159, no. 5