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Live Auction

Fine European Furniture, Decorations and Fine Art

Wed, Oct 28, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 41

Assembled Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Harlequin and Columbine

Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler.

The larger 5 ¾ in., the smaller 5 ¼ in.

Condition

Both figures restored and covered by old overspray. There is restoration to his hat, both hands, the ends of the pipe, to the bow and along his left thigh, to several of the applied leaves of the base. She has been broken through the waist and restored back. There is restoration to her hat, her left arm and the hurdy-gurdy, her shoes and the applied flowers and leaves. The end of her right sleeve is chipped away and there are some very minor nibble chips to the edges of both bases.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.