AN ASSEMBLED MEISSEN FIGURAL CLOCK GARNITURE LATE 19TH CENTURY

comprising: a mantel clock surmounted by a pair of shepherd lovers attended with sheep and a dog and four further figures below, dancing and playing instruments, all raised on three scroll-molded feet, set on a similarly shaped stand and two six-branch, seven-light candelabra, all with crossed swords marks in blue, the clock incised No: 1047.

In good condition except: All with some occasional minor chips or losses to the tips of the applied flowers, leaves or to a few of the scroll-molded ends, some of which are restored. The clock and stand: The group at the top has some restoration and overspray to the base where it meets the clock; it is possible that the group may have been off and restored back; the restoration is very well done. The male figure's right hand fingers are chipped and there is a small chip to the brim of his hat. The group at the bottom: the male dancing figure's hat has a tiny chip to the edge. There is a small flat chip to the lower body of the clock behind the dancing couple and some overspray to the surrounding area. The candelabra: The first: Two drippans are restored. The stem of the branching candelabrum where it meets the pillar-shaped middle section has been broken at the joint and put back together with riveted repairs, which are old and flaking. There is a 3/4-inch chip to one of the scroll feet. The second: One leaf of one drippan has been broken off and restored back. One branching arm is extensively restored covering a break; the restoration is old and is flaking. The section where the candelabrum meets the middle section has a small chip which appears to have chipped away from an old restoration.
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.