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Lot 654
  • 654

A set of three English porcelain reticulated baskets and stands, probably Worcester, second half 18th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

20.8, 22.2 and 27.8 cm. wide, the stands: 26 cm. wide, with two castor sugar spoons, various damages (8)

Provenance

Paleis Soestdijk

Condition

The large basket broken across the middle, with an old metal repair and remains of discoloured overpainting, a related repaired border fragment, a rib of the upper border cracked, and chips to the flowers underneath the handle. One small basket with a crack running from the upper border to base, some chips to the flower petals underneath one handle, a small chip to the foot rim. The other with the handle broken and repaired with an old metal repair and discoloured overpainting, a star-shaped crack to one side, and a crack to a rib of the upper border, a restuck fragment to the border of the foot. One stand with glaze craquelé and a chip to the foot rim.
"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."