- 222
A pair of Sèvres wine glass coolers 1771
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- crossed Ls enclosing date letter S for 1771, both also with painter's mark of a quaver for Antoine-Toussaint Cornailles
- Porcelain
- 10.7cm.,4¼in.high
seaux à verre ordinaire, decorated with a green ground reserved with mixed flower sprays, both painted by Antoine-Toussaint Cornailles, the reserves edged with gilded palms and flower garlands,
Condition
One of the coolers has a very little wear to the gilded line around the rim and a very shallow chip approximately 3mm long to the gilded, moulded line on one side of one of the handles. There are a few superficial scratches to the ground and glaze on both coolers.
"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
See note for lot 221