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Three Paris cups and saucers circa 1790-1820
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- the latter with C in underglaze-blue and incised S
the first decorated with a square gilt cartouche enclosing a finely painted scene of Lucretia, the saucer and reverse of the cup with elaborate gilt garlands of foliage and flowers; and two goblet litron, one painted with a gilt landscape against a matt blue ground, the other with bands of landscapes in camaieu against a salmon-pink ground alternating with gilt bands of tooled martial trophies and musical instruments
Condition
Left to right in catalogue illustration:
1st cup and saucer:
very minor faint surface wear ti gilt foliate medallion in well of saucer.
middle cup and saucer:
typical faint surface scuffs to burnished gilt ground of saucer where cup stands.
3rd cup and saucer:
some typical faint discolouration to matte-blue-ground on saucer.
Otherwise in 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."