- 145
A Worcester cornucopia wall vase and pair of small beakers circa 1756 and circa 1775
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- beakers with gilded open crescent mark
- Porcelain
- cornucopia 25.2cm., 10in. long, beakers 5.9cm., 2¼in. high
decorated in kakiemon style, the cornucopia spirally moulded with a formal floral border around the rim, painted with flower sprays and insects, the conical beakers with the 'Two Quail' pattern
Exhibited
The cornucopia was exhibited in the English Ceramics Circle Bi-Centenary exhibition, September 1951, probably no. 20, one of a pair
Condition
The cornucopia has light fire-specking/sanding over its surface
One of the pair of beakers has some minor firing blemishes to the 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."
Catalogue Note
For a similar pair of cornucopiae see The Crane Collection, sold Bonhams 31st March 2010, lot 142