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A Sèvres milk jug (pot à lait 'à trois pieds') circa 1765
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
painted with flower garlands against a blue pointillè ground, interlaced LL monogram in puce enclosing indistinct date letter, 11cm., 4½in.; also a coffee can and saucer, circa 1778, each painted by Etienne Evans with a bird in landscape against a dotted ground painted by Taillandier, interlaced LL monogram, date letters aa, painters marks, coffee can 5.7cm., 2¼in., restoration to saucer
Condition
the milk jug with some black spack to the glaze of the inside, the cup with restored chip to rim of the base(3cm x 0.4cm) and some rubbing to the gilding of the rim; the saucer with wear to gilding of the rim and some dots of the ground, the saucer with restoration to border (8cm x 2.5cm)
"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."