Lot 261
  • 261

A Sèvres-style small jewelled dish probably 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • spurious marks of interlaced Ls enclosing dateletters gg for 1784, gilder's mark HP for Henri Prévost
  • Porcelain
  • 16.5cm., 6.½in.
of lobed oval shape, the blue ground with a jewelled enamel border of berried leaves, a jewelled floral design in the centre

Condition

There are 14 minute white jewels missing from the line inside the edge of the cavetto, and four from the rim. There are four of the jewelled red berries are missing from the sides. There are a number of tiny jewels lacking from the central design also.
"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.
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