A set of four English 'New Stone' chinoiserie jardinières and three stands, late 19th/20th century

the blue pot and stand: 24.5 cm. high; inv. nos. 4-3574/75/76; minor damage (7)

Paleis Soestdijk

Impressed with 'New Stone' and various numerals, comprising: -a large blue-ground pot and stand, 24.5 cm. high: the pot with a small crack to the pierced opening in the base; -a large pink-ground pot: a chip (1.2 cm. wide) to the upper rim; -a large green stand: a crack running from border to center; -a pair of pink-ground pots and one stand: one pot with a small star-crack to the base, the stand with a chip (1.3 cm. wide) to the rim; overall slight wear and usual earthenware craquele to the glaze, the pots with wear or white deposit to the lower border (from use with water in the stands).
"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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