Lot 215
  • 215

A small group of Meissen porcelains 1730-1750

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • crossed swords marks and various gilders' marks
  • Porcelain
  • lion 21cm., 8¼in
comprising;  a yellow-ground sugar bowl and cover painted with quatrefoil reserves of figures in harbour and landscape scenes; a teabowl and saucer with kauffahrtei scenes; a teabowl and saucer with deutsche Blumen; a teabowl and a teacup with landscape scenes; a saucer with a rider in a landscape; and a figure of a recumbent lion, after J.J.Kaendler, his fur picked out, perhaps later, in tones of brown ( handle on cover of sugar bowl lacking, lion with restoration )

Condition

The bowl cover with finial damage and losses, the teabowls with some rubbing to gilding; the teacup missing handle, the lion with tail and leg restored
"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."