Lot 376
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A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL EARTHENWARE AND PORCELAIN WARES, 18TH CENTURY AND LATER |

Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description

  • height of the camel model 4 1/8 in .; 10.6 cm
comprising a Dutch Delft polychrome model of a fruit, mid-18th century; a continental tin-glazed earthenware model of a reclining camel, probably 19th century; a Sèvres porcelain saucer, 1822, modeled as five leaves, printed interlaced LL mark in blue containing a fleur-de-lys, Sevres, and date code 22, gilder's mark, incised marks; and a continental porcelain model of a flower, probably French 19th century. 4 pieces

Condition

The Dutch Delft fruit, with a restored leaf and touched up chip to fruit. The camel model with a bruise chip and glaze loss to its rear right leg, left ear chipped, glued flat chip to forehead above right eye. The Sevres saucer with a restored chip to underside of rim at the edge of one petal, with associated re-gilding and spray at area, and some minute touched up rim chips. The porcelain flower with a petal edge lacking, some typical nibble chips along edges and a section of small petals at the interior chipped.
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.