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A Sèvres teapot and cover circa 1778
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- interlaced LL monogram enclosing date letters aa, and painters' marks in blue
- 12cm., 4 3/4 in.
painted by Étienne Evans with a landscape vignette with an exotic bird in each side, within a gilt oval border reserved against the Fond Taillandier dot-patterned ground by Vincent Taillandier, the base of the spout painted with a bird in flight, the handle with gilt foliate motifs, the cover with a gilt fruit finial
Condition
the teapot with some wear to gilding of the rim, the oval vignette border and some dots of the background, there is a faint haircrack running from the base into the lower part of the vignette
"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."