- 904
A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL FAIENCE DRUG JARS AND COVERS CIRCA 1800
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- earthenware
- height of tallest 12 1/2 in.
- 31.75 cm
decorated with a puce scrollwork and foliate design. Together with two similar creamware drug jars. 20 pieces.
Condition
12 1/2-inch drug jars- one with restoration to the bottom part of the base where it meets the stem, another with a repaired break to the stem, two covers with restorations to the finials, possibly covering breaks or cracks.
8 7/8-inch drug jars-one with a 2 1/2-inch and another with a 2 1/4-inch restored cracks extending from the rim to the base.
Creamware drug jars-one cover with a broken and restored finial and a 3/4-inhc glaze chip in the interior, another cover with multiple small glaze chips on the finial.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.