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A Böttger stoneware teapot and cover, modelled by J.J. Irminger, circa 1715
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 9.5cm, 3 1/2 in high
the polished octagonal body of conical form on a low footring, the elaborately modelled spout in the shape of an eagle's head, supported by an unpolished mascaron, issuing from its mouth an angular bridge connecting with the spout; on the opposite panel an unpolished heraldic cartouche, flat-sided double scroll handle, the cover with an unpolished acanthus knop, formers' mark of Peter Greithner below the spout
Provenance
The Siegfried and Lola Kramarsky Collection, Christie's New York, 30 October 1993, lot 2
Condition
knop finial missing
"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
Joahhn Friedrich Böttger (1682 – 1719) reported his invention of "red and white porcelain" in March 1709 and based the first red stoneware creations on the shape and style of metalware. As chief designer, he recommended the court silversmith Johann Jacob Irminger who by royal statement in 1712 became the head of the design department. The octagonal faceted shape of this teapot is clearly influenced by the Dutch and German silver teapots made at the same date, see for example, Helmut Seling, Die Kunst der Augsburger Goldschmieded, 1529-1868, Munich, 1980, fig. 561-563.