Lot 600
  • 600

A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL EARTHENWARE CABBAGE- AND STRAWBERRY-FORM WARES MODERN

Estimate
200 - 300 USD
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Description

  • Pottery
  • height of tallest 6 1/2 in.
  • 16.5 cm
comprising three cabbage-form tureens and covers, a pair of strawberry-form salt and pepper shakers and leaf-form stands and a basket of strawberries. 13 pieces.

Condition

Cabbage-form tureens and covers: The bigger one has several minuscule glaze chips to the edges of the leaf-molded body. Otherwise in generally good condition. one of the smaller tureens has one or two chips to the edge of each leaf around the body, measuring 1/4 to 1 inches. The other tureen has a very small chip to the edge of one leaf located on the lower body towards the base. Both covers have several chips to the edges of the leaves and a 1-inch flat chip to the underside of the cover above the flange. One cover has further been broken into multiple pieces on the lower section through the flange, measuring approximately 3 inches long, and glued back. Otherwise in generally good condition. Strawberry-form salt and pepper shakers and leaf-form stands: One shaker has a minuscule chip to the edge of one strawberry leaf. Both stands, each has several chips or losses to the edges. Otherwise in generally good condition. Basket of strawberries: With chips and losses to the edges of the leaves in varying sizes.
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.
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