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A rare Vincennes sucrier and cover circa 1752
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- interlaced Ls mark and dots, Wilfrid Evill Collection Label
- Porcelain
- 9.4cm., 3¾in.
possibly pot à sucre à cerceaux, modelled after a dairy pail, painted in Meissen style with scattered flowers and insects, the rims gilded
Condition
There is a fine star crack running right across the base. It is not visibleon the interior. There is a little rubbing and wear to the gilding around the rim of the pail (not visible when the cover is in place). There is also a fine crack through the handle on the cover.
"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
A related form, of squatter shape without handles, called pot à sucre à cerceaux or à cuvier, is illustrated by Tamara Préaud, Porcelaines de Vincennes, 1977, p. 184