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THREE ENGLISH PORCELAIN SCENT BOTTLES CIRCA 1755-60
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height of tallest 3 5/8 in.
- 9.2 cm
comprising: a 'Girl-in-a-Swing'-type bottle of a girl picking grapes, a 'Girl-a-Swing'-type bottle of a seated musician and associated butterfly stopper and a Chelsea bottle and stopper of a putto shepherd. Together with two Chelsea seals, the first modelled as a putto astride a lion and the second as an actor. 7 pieces.
Condition
Girl with grapes: Stopper lacking; some minor chips to applied leaves; there is a 1x1/2-in. repaired break to the base.
Musician: Replacement stopper; a 3/4x 1/2-in piece of the tree trunk has been broken at the top and glued back in place; some minor flaking of the enamels.
Putto shepherd: Stopper probably a replacement and lacking mount; restration and a 1/2-in. chip to his hat brim; end of his horn lacking and chips to fingers; 1/4-in. chip to edge of base.
Putto and lion seal: Some minor wear to enamels and gilding.
Actor seal: Some rubbing to the enamels.
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.