Lot 614
  • 614

Five Nast Paris plates early 19th century

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • NAST à Paris red stencilled mark
  • Porcelain
  • 22cm., 9in.
the centre of each finely painted with an animal in a wooden landscape, named on the reverse Le Lèvrier, La Biche, La Gazelle, Le Chien Baset and Le Belier de Tunis, within salmon-pink borders painted with palmettes in gilding alternating with grey-shaded flowers (some with minor rubbing and scratches to centre)

Condition

Le Chien Basset: a small area of rubbing at 6 o'clock and minor related scratches between 8 o'clock and 10 o'clock La Gazelle: a minor scratch (c. 4cm.) running horizontally above the gazelle, another one (c. 3cm.) bellow the eye of the animal, and another one (c. 4cm.) running between 5 o'clock and 6 o'clock Le Belier de Tunis: a very minor scratch at 4 o'clock (c. 1.5cm.) and a tiny area of rubbing at 6 o'clock (c. 0.5cm. x 0.5cm.) La Biche: three small areas of rubbing between 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock (the largest 0.5cm. x 1cm.) and another one between 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock (0.3cm x 1cm.)
"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.
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