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An early Meissen chinoiserie coffee-pot and cover circa 1723
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 16.5 cm, 6 5/8 in high
painted by J. G. Höroldt with four panels of amusing chinoiserie large figure vignettes of a man riding a dragon spouting fire, a Chinese lady carrying a man on her shoulders, a Chinaman with a dog barking at a cat, and a Chinaman carried on a litter, separated by gilt vertical flutes, the cover with flowers issuing from rockwork (some restoration, chips and losses)
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 2 October 1969, lot 128
Christie's Geneva, 11 November 1985, lot 163
Condition
handle broken and restored, tip of spout restored, chips to flange of cover, gilt border rubbed, some typical losses to green enamel.
"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."