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A Meissen chinoiserie teapot and cover circa 1723-24
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 11.9cm, 4 3/4 in high
of squat globular form, the curved spout moulded with a mask terminal, painted each side painted with a chinoiserie scene with two figures, within a gilt scrollwork cartouche filled with Böttger lustre and edged with iron-red scrolls, the spout, handle and cover painted with indianische Blumen, K.P.M and crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilder's numeral 14 to base and cover, (knop slighly trimmed)
Provenance
Dr Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent
Literature
E.Caviglia (1992), pp. 100-103.
Condition
Knop has been slightly trimmed all around the outer edge. Minor wear to gilding.
"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."