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A probably German porcelain 'etruscan' dejeuner, circa 1800
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
painted in the etruscan style with red figures and trophies against a black ground, comprising: an oblong tray, 36.3 cm. wide, with label 3, inscribed 22 and No. 55.A.; a teapot and cover; a cream jug; a sugar bowl and cover, with label 4, inscribed 17 and No. 53.A; two cups and saucers, one saucer with label 4, inscribed 17 or 22 and No. 53.A; some wear and minor damages (10)
Provenance
Paleis Soestdijk, Koningin Anna Paulowna
Literature
Inventaris van mobilaire en andere goederen toebehoorende aan Hare Majesteit de Konigin Moeder op Soestdijk, 's Gravenhage den 1sten January 1852, no. 89 (KHA E9d-227).
Condition
Overall with some wear to the black ground and red enamels. Some trophies with firing irregularities to the black outlines.
The tray with some more wear to the black and red enamels.
The teapot with a restuck fragment to the spout and a related rim chip, two glaze flakes to the seated man. The cover with restuck finial.
The sugar bowl with some more wear along the upper border.
One cup with a hairline star-crack to the underside of the base.
"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
The tea service is listed in the 1852-inventory of Koningin-Moeder Anna Paulowna as: 1 Porcelein Déjeuné Geimiteerd Etrussiesch zwart met rood b:u: 1 Vierkant Theeblad, 1 Trekpot, 1 Suikerpot, 1 Melkkan, 2 koppen & schotels.