ANTIQUE MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE GROUP " THE GOOD MOTHER " E69, ACIER,
Item History & Price
Please note that items are usually dispatched within 5 working days, generally on the Saturday-Tuesday following cleared payment. If this constitutes a problem for you, please let me know via the Ebay messaging facility (not email) before bidding and I will try to help.Description: For sale here is this antique Meissen porcelain figure group for restoration. This attractive group depicts a mother, sitting in an armchair, surrounded by her children. The figure is missing its ...base, but the model number is "E69", entitled "Die Gute Mutter" (The Good Mother). This group was originally modelled by Michel Victor Acier and dates from the 19th century. Obviously, this figure is in need of major restoration, but one in better condition made $5250 (over £4000) at Christies, New York, in 2011. Size:Measures 7 1/2 inches high and 5 1/4 inches wide.Condition:The figure has various problems: the base is missing, one child is missing from the side, the child on the lady's knee is missing her arms and has had one foot repaired, two back legs on the chair are missing, part of the boy's foot is missing, one arm on the chair has been repaired. Please view all the photos provided to judge the condition, as these form part of the description.Shipping: UK postage is via Special Delivery or courier.
UK POSTAGE: All shipping is via some form of Registered Post. All items are securely packed. UK Postage is via First Class Recorded or Special Delivery. Recorded items are insured only up to £50 in value. Please use Special Delivery option for more valuable items. Insurance up to £500 is included with Special Delivery price.IMPORTANT: SPECIAL DELIVERY DOES NOT MEAN NEXT DAY DELIVERY - THIS POSTAL METHOD IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. Items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the Saturday-Tuesday following. Please make sure you agree with these terms, and with the P&P price quoted, before bidding..INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or COURIER (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface or unregistered Airmail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. PLEASE NOTE: COURIERED packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage.
UK POSTAGE: All shipping is via some form of Registered Post. All items are securely packed. UK Postage is via First Class Recorded or Special Delivery. Recorded items are insured only up to £50 in value. Please use Special Delivery option for more valuable items. Insurance up to £500 is included with Special Delivery price.IMPORTANT: SPECIAL DELIVERY DOES NOT MEAN NEXT DAY DELIVERY - THIS POSTAL METHOD IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. Items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the Saturday-Tuesday following. Please make sure you agree with these terms, and with the P&P price quoted, before bidding..INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or COURIER (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface or unregistered Airmail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. PLEASE NOTE: COURIERED packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage.
