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Sèvres cup and saucer (gobelet Calabre et soucoupe) of the first size dated 1761
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
the cup with interlaced LL's monogram enclosing date letter I in blue, incised oo, the saucer with incised mark 3
painted with peasant scenes after Teniers, against a blue and pink rose marbré ground (shallow chip to rim of saucer, minor rubbing to gilding)
Condition
very shallow chip along the rim of saucer at 10 o'clock (c. 0.5cm.), minor rubbing to dentil gilding inside rim of cup
"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."
Catalogue Note
A garniture of flower vases with the same type of slanting rose marbré ground, also dated 1761, was in the collection of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, K.T., sold Christie's, 6th October 1986, lot 257.