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A Meissen coffee pot and cover circa 1725
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- underglaze blue crossed swords mark and gilder's numerals
- 20.5cm., 8in.
painted in the manner of J.G.Höroldt, with chinoiserie figures in formal gardens preparing tea, within scrollwork borders incorporating panels of Boettger lustre, the panels flanked by sprigs of indianische Blumen, the domed cover with similar scenes (cover cracks, knop re-stuck)
Condition
Coffee pot with haircrack from rim, approx.2in. length. Area to outside of rim with loss of gilding and glaze, approx. 3in. by ¼in. at deepest point. Shallow chip to underside of footrim, approx. ½in. by ¼in. Some typical wear to gilding.
Cover with a fine starcrack. Knop has been glued.
"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."