Lot 307
  • 307

A Meissen Marcolini polychrome Chinoiserie painted part coffee service 18th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • crossed swords and star marks in underglaze blue
  • coffee pot: 17cm. high; cooler: 21cm. high.
comprising: a coffee pot and cover, a milk jug and cover, a hot water jug and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, and six cups and saucers; together with a Meissen Marcolini cooler

Condition

The service is in overall good condition with some minor rubbing to the painting, glaze wear and glazeless imperfections due to manufacturing.The hot water jug and cover with frits to the handle, restorations to the spout and rims. The milk jug with restoration to spout and knob of associated cover. The dish probably associated. The cooler in overall good condition with few minor losses to painting and gilding. The cover slightly warped due to manufacturing.
"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.
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