A GROUP OF FRENCH SOFT-PASTE WHITE PORCELAIN WARES CIRCA 1730-35

comprising an artichoke-molded coffee cup and trembleuse saucer, a prunus-molded beaker, a small cup and saucer molded with flower sprigs and a small circular écuelle applied with trailing flower branches. Together with a Bow prunus-molded coffee cup and a trembleuse saucer, circa 1750, and a Chinese Blanc-de-Chine beaker, 18th century. 9 pieces.

The artichoke-molded coffee cup and saucer: There are two miniscule chips around the rim, which are not disfiguring. The saucer is in good condition. The prunus-molded beaker is in generally good condition. French prunus-molded cup and trembleuse saucer: The cup has a minor chip to the exterior of the rim. The handle has been broken from two ends and glued back. The saucer is in good condition. It is possible that the cup and saucer were assembled, as the saucer has a creamier shade than the cup. The ecuelle- There is restoration to the applied flowers and leaves. The terminal of one handle is resstored. The other handle has a 1-inch triangular piece where it joins the body broken and restored back. There is an additional haircrack on another side of the ecuelle and further old discolored restoration covering two rim chips. The rim has also been broken around the edge measuring approximately 4 inches long and 1/2 inch deep and restored back; the restoration is old and yellow. The Bow prunus-molded cup and saucer: There are three fine short haircracks running down from the rim to the flower sprigs. The cup is in good condition. Chinese Blanc-de-Chine beaker: There is a half-inch haircrack running down from the rim and very few and very minor occasional chips to the applied foliage.
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.
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