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A Sèvres teapot and cover 1757-58
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- interlaced Ls enclosing dateletter E for 1757-58, painter's mark for Guillaume Noël, Wilfrid Evill Collection Label
- Porcelain
- 11.7cm., 4½in.
théière Calabre, decorated with spiralling blue ground bands alternating with trailing mixed flower sprays painted by Noël, minor damage to spout
Condition
The cover has typical minute chips to the applied flower spray knop. there is a firing crack through the rim of the cover. The tip of the spout has been re-gilded , presumably to conceal a small restored chip. There is also a fine crack running down from the tip of the spout for approximately 1cm. On close examination there are a few very fine scratches around the centre of the pot to the blue ground.
"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."