- 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."
"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."