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A Höchst porcelain figure of a vagabond, late 18th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. high
standing wearing a ragged hat and clothes, leaning on a staff, before a tree stump on a mound base, wheel mark in underglaze-blue
Provenance
Given to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014) by Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire (1895-1950)
Literature
Alvilde Lees-Milne and Derry Moore, The Englishwoman's House, London, 1984, p. 41, illustrated in The Duchess's Sitting Room at Chatsworth;
The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 158 illustrated in the same room.
The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 158 illustrated in the same room.
Condition
Several shallow chips around base. small chip/ firing flaw to tip of left shoe. Minor chip to tip of tree stump. Minor flaking to black enamel on beret. Some restoration down one side of tree stump.
"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
Few examples of this model are recorded, for another example see K. Röder, Das Höchster Porzellan, 1925, no. 542, tafel 89d.