A MEISSEN SUGAR BOX AND COVER 1723-25

painted in the manner of Johann Gregorius Höroldt, with Chinoiserie scenes and indianische Blumen around the octagonal body between gilt borders, the cover with two Chinoiserie vignettes within demi-flowerhead and chevron borders beneath a pagoda knop, crossed swords mark and K.P.M. mark in underglaze-blue, gilder's mark 83.

Sold, Christie's, Paris, May 15, 2003, lot 368

Please note: the illustrations of the boxes and covers for lots 11 and 12 are transposed both in the printed and online catalogues. Lot 12, the sugar box with the seated and standing figures, KPM mark and gilder's number 83: The edge of the cover has a minor approximate 1/8-in. flat chip; a very minor small patch of wear to each of several corners of the cover and to the tip of the knop; and an approximate1/2-in. patch of wear to the puce enamel of the knop (visible in the catalogue illustration). The box has some very minor occasional rubbing to the gilding in places along the bottom edge of the foot. Otherwise, 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.
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.

A similar sugar box and cover is illustrated by Maureen Cassidy-Geiger, The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain 1710-1750, pg. 373, no. 140, where the author describes the K.P.M mark's use between 1723-25.