- 135
A Meissen yellow-ground part tea and coffee service 19th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
outside decorated, each piece reserved with a gilt-edged quatrefoil panel painted with figures and/or animals in a rural landscape, comprising: a coffeepot and cover, a creamer, a sugar bowl and cover and three cups and saucers, canceled crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue and impressed numerals. 11 pieces.
Condition
Coffee pot and cover: There is an approximate 1/4-inhc pinhead chip to the edge of the spout. The cover has a small section (1 1/2 inch by 1 inch) broken off and glued back with a tiny associated rim chip. The flange has an approximate 1 1/2-inch long section broken off.
Creamer: In generally good condition.
Sugar bowl and cover: There is an approximate 2-inch long very fine haircrack running down the rim. The tip of one of the leaves on the knob has been broken off.
Cups and saucers: One cup has an approximate 1/2-inch chip to the rim edge, mostly in the interior and slightly visible from the exterior. One saucer has an approximate 1/8-inch flat chip to the outer rim edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.