A PAIR OF MEISSEN SOUP TUREENS AND COVERS MID 18TH CENTURY

each molded with a Dulong pattern reserved with ornithological panels, the knop formed as either a young girl or young boy holding an overflowing flower cornucopia, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue. Minor chips and some restoration.

Covers: the male figural knop has been off and restored back and there is a pinhead abrasion/enamel chip to his right knee; both have occasional typical small chips to the applied flowers and leaves; the girl's left index finger is mostly chipped away; and the gilding around the molded cartouches of the same cover has some rubbing. Tureens: Both handles of the tureen in the center of the illustration have been off and restored back; and there are some very minor small patches of glaze abrasion around the rim of each where the cover sits.
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 tureen with a different knop and some additional applied ornaments, but otherwise similarly decorated, is illustrated by Hans Syz, J. Jefferson Miller II and Rainer Rückert, Catalogue of The Hans Syz Collection, pp. 410-11, no. 270, where the authors note that this border pattern was first used in 1743 on a service for the Dulong company of Amsterdam.