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A GROUP OF GERMAN PORCELAIN VEGETABLE-FORM TUREENS AND COVERS 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- height of cabbage tureen 4 in.
- 10.2 cm
comprising a Meissen cabbage-form tureen and cover, a melon-form tureen and cover and a tureen formed as a cluster of grapes. Together with a porcelain model of a pea pod. Some chips and restoration. 4 pieces.
Provenance
The grape tureen, D. M. & P. Manheim Antigues, New York
Condition
Cabbage:
Two of the curled leaves forming the knop of the cover are restored, probably two smal loses or chips along the edges. The curled portion of one of the larger leaves of the cover is also restored and oversprayed. The base is in gererally good condition apart from several very minor small touched-up chips to the edges of three leaves and a very minor sliver chip to the leave edge.
Melon:
Some minor wear to the enamels of the raised veining and the stem, otherwise good condition.
Grapes:
Generally good condition.
Pea Pod:
The stem and end of one leaf tip of the pod are chipped away.
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.