- 204
# - [Potter, Beatrix]--Grimwade's Ltd.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fifteen items comprising a large Peter Rabbit Tea Set, [c.1930s], comprising
Tea pot (medium), milk jug (large), sugar bowl (large), 4 tea cups (large), 4 saucers (large), 4 plates (large); all white porcelian with coloured designs after Beatrix Potter and gold edging, hairline crack to two plates, some erosion of gold edging
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Individual items were available from the large tea set so that an owner could assemble their own selection. It is rare to see items from Grimwade's offered for sale at auction. The Doris Frohnsdorff Collection (Christie's New York, 16 April 1997) offered a porringer and milk jug (lot 202) which realised $2400.