A PAIR OF SÈVRES (HARD PASTE) FRUIT COOLERS AND COVERS 1792

each painted around the exterior of the hemispherical body with a band of oak leaves and acorns between blue-ground and gilt foliate borders and raised on four ringed lion's mask and paw-molded legs on a flat concave-sided square base, the recessed cover with a gilt fountain-form knop, crowned interlaced L's, date letters PP and decorator's mark of script T.B. for Charles-Théodore Buteux in blue enamel.

Liners lacking. One cooler has a small flat chip to the side of the base at one corner and a repaired chip to another corner. The other has a minor small flat chip to the underside of the base at a corner. One cover has a minor small gilt-over rim chip. Both have some wear to the gilding, for the most part to the molded masks and paws, the rims where the covers sit and to the knops.
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.