- 223
A pair of Sèvres wine glass coolers 1771
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- crossed Ls enclosing date letter S for 1771, one also with painter's mark of a quaver for Antoine-Toussaint Cornailles, the other with 6 for Bertrand
- Porcelain
- 10.6cm., 4¼in.high
seaux à verre ordinaire, decorated with a green ground reserved with mixed flower sprays, one painted by Bertrand, the other by Antoine-Toussaint Cornailles, the reserves edged with gilded palms and flower garlands,
Condition
The cooler painted by Bertrand has some losses to the gilded line around the rim adjacent to the handles and in the central area of one side. The footrim and one handle of the same cooler also have some very minor wear to the gilding. Both have a few superficial short scratches to the green ground and glaze.
"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