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A Meissen porcelain figure of a shepherd piper, circa 1750
估價
800 - 1,200 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Porcelain
- 17.1cm., 6 3/4 in. high
modelled by J. J. Kändler and Peter Reinicke, standing resting his left arm against a tree stump, playing a pipe, with a hound at his feet, upon a small mound base applied with flowers, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear of base,
Condition
There is restoration to the brim of his hat, and to his fingers. There is a chip to the lower right corner of his coat. There are scattered areas of re-touching to the green enamel of his coat. There is a hairline crack around his left foot. The hound's left ear is missing with old restoration residue.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
This Meissen model served as a template for the English porcelain manufactories where slightly varying figures were produced at Derby, Bow and Chelsea. A closely related Chelsea Gold anchor example was in the Dr. Peter Bradshaw collection, sold at Bonhams, 24th January 2007, lot 8.