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A pair of Chantilly wine glass coolers circa 1740
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- hunting horn marks in red, Wilfrid Evill Collection Label
- Porcelain
- 10.2cm and 10.4cm., 4in
painted in Kakiemon style with stylised flowering prunus and squirrels on banded hedges with trailing vines, the borders with flowering branches on a seeded ground some restoration
Condition
There are lines in brown enamel around the rims which are a little rubbed and worn. The handle on one cooler appears to be a replacement. The same cooler has a restored footrim with overpainting extending for approximately around one third of the footrim. The other cooler also has one replacement handle. There are a few fine scratches to the glaze and enamels and some scratching to the interior bases.
"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
Similar coolers are illustrated by Genviève Le Duc, Porcelaine tendre de Chantilly, 1996, p. 112.