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A Sèvres double-handled ecuelle, cover and stand circa 1780
Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- interlaced LL monogram enclosing date letters cc and painter's mark 9. in blue
- the stand: 20.6cm., 8 1/16 in. across handles
each painted by Charles-Nicolas Buteux with sprays of roses within gilt-edged kidney-shaped panels reserved against a yellow-ground band with trellis and floral pattern, between foliate bands on the blue seeded ground, the stand with a gilt foliate medallion in the centre enclosing the blue seeded ground, the handles and pomegranate finial gilt (restorations)
Condition
A firing crack running down the inside of the ecuelle (c. 4.5cm), the stand with very light rubbing to gilding of the edge of the well and the handles, otherwise in generally good condition.
"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."