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A Meissen yellow-ground part tea service circa 1740
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, 9 in purple, impressed numerals
- milk jug: 16cm., 6 1/4 in.
each piece with finely painted landscape scenes depicting European figures in estuary, quay and landscape settings, within brown-edged, shaped reserves, the saucers with similar scenes within iron-red concentric circles, the spouts and handles embellished in gilding, gilt-edged rims, the covers attached by chains, the sugar bowl cover with a flowering branch handle, comprising:
a teapot and cover (handle restuck),
a milk jug and cover,
a sugar bowl and cover,
a slop bowl,
four teabowls and saucers
a teapot and cover (handle restuck),
a milk jug and cover,
a sugar bowl and cover,
a slop bowl,
four teabowls and saucers
Condition
All in good condition, except:
The teapot handle has been broken off just above where it joins the body at the base and underneath where the mount is fitted at the top. The restoration covering the repairs is old and yellowed.
One teabowl has a 1/4 inch long minor area of chipping to the bottom edge of the foot.
"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."