A GROUP OF EARTHENWARE LEAF- AND VEGETABLE-FORM WARES 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY

comprising a bowl of cauliflowers and cabbages, two lettuce-form tureens and covers, two grape-form tureens and fixed stands, two leaf dishes, a watermelon service, comprising a large bowl, eight small bowls, eight plates and a ladle and three Continental melon-form tureens. 30 pieces.

Bowl of cauliflowers and cabbages: In generally good condition apart from some occasional very minor chips and losses to the edges of the leaves. Lettuce-form tureens and covers: Both with some occasional and minor glaze chips along the edges. Two grape-form tureens and fixed stands: Each with some small, occasional chips to the rim edge of the fixed stand. Two leaf dishes: One has been broken off from the branch handle and glued back; there are some further several small chips to the edges of the leaves. Both dishes have three small point in the center, where the glaze had adhered to the kiln shelf and had to be separated. Watermelon service: In generally good condition. Continental melon-form tureens and covers: The pair: One has been broken into multiple pieces and glued back. The other has a small chip to the upper edge of the tureen. Both covers have some chips or losses to the edges of the leaves. The other tureen and cover: appears to be in generally good condition except some occasional and small chips and losses to the applied leaves and branches.
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.