Silver, Glass

December 11, 2007

LOT 259

Lot 259

Bow Seated Turk Sweetmeat Figure, c.1770

Bow Seated Turk Sweetmeat Figure, c.1770
Lot 259 Details
Bow Seated Turk Sweetmeat Figure, c.1770

restored
height 8.3" — 21 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Restoration to neck, shoulders and both arms of figure, also to back foot of base; firing crack to back of coat; minor loss to applied decoration

LOT 259
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.