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A pair of Sèvres green-ground toilet pots and covers (pots à fard) circa 1757-58
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- interlaced LL monograms enclosing date letter E and painter's mark of a caduceus in blue, incised marks of a quartered circle
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. high
each reserved with landscape vignettes depicting figures and buildings in wooded riverscape settings, enclosed by gilt foliate scrollwork cartouches, the covers with flower knops, gilt dentil rims
Provenance
The Lafontaine Collection, sold Christie's London, 15th October 1990, lot 23
Condition
one with a tiny chip to finial of the cover, the other with small chip to inside cover (0.3cm x 0.2cm) and one flat chip to the uderside of the rim (0.5cm x 0.2cm)
"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."
Catalogue Note
The caduceus mark has in the past been attributed to Edmé Gomery, recorded as a bird painter between 1756-58, though David Peters (Sévres Plates and Services of the 18th century, vol.1, p.98) points out that there is no evidence to support the attribution, which he considers unlikely.