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A group of English majolica 'Aesthetic' style wares 1870s
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- width of tray 18 1/4 in.
- 46.4 cm
comprising: a George Jones teapot and cover and lobed tray molded with white blossom, the teapot with a monkey-form handle; a Minton teapot and cover modelled as a monkey clasping a large fruit; and a Copeland jug molded with trailing lotus plants on a cobalt ground and set with a dragon handle, the tray with impressed GJ monogram within a circle, molded registration diamond mark and painted shape number 3465, the teapot with molded registration diamond, the Minton teapot with impressed MINTONS and year cypher for 1875, the jug with impressed COPYRIGHT RESERVED COPELAND and 11/76 date code. Minor haircracks to tray, minor restoration to both teapots and the jug. 6 pieces.
Condition
Group
Teapot and cover with blossom:
The cover has a small restored chip to the corner of the flange. There is a small area of restoration to one short end of the cover. The tip of the spout of the teapot is restored. There is a minor restored crack to the rim on one side - restoration well done.
Tray:
Minor haircrack to the rim, each less than 2 in. running inward from the indentation of the lobes.
Monkey teapot:
Has restoration to the knop of the cover
Jug:
1 ear of the dragon is restored and there is some restoration around the rim and down the neck - which is well done. It is impossible to see the extent of the damage.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.