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An Arnhem faience tureen and a cover, circa 1760-70
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
painted in manganese, the tureen with flowers, 35 cm. wide, some cracks; the cover with chinese figures, loss to one leaf of finial (2)
Provenance
Paleis Soestdijk
Condition
Overall the rims with small glaze chips, usual for tinglazed ceramics.
The tureen (with flowers) with some hairline cracks to the borders and base and one circular branched hairline crack running accross the lower body. The upper rim with a chip (ca. 0.5 cm. wide) and two abraded narrow sections (ca. 2.5 and 4.5 cm. wide). Three small chips to the foot rim.
The cover (with chinese figures) with one leaf of the finial with two scrolls lacking and another with one scroll lacking.
"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
Cf. J. & H. Ressing, K. Duysters, Arnhemse faience (1759-ca.1770), een Europees avontuur, Zwolle 2008, pp. 147-148, nos. 4-9.