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A rare pair of Mennecy two-handled vases and covers with silver and ormolu mounts, circa 1755, the silver-mounts, Paris, 1750-1756
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 23cm., 9in. overall high
each of pear form applied with swags of flowers suspended from the dragon moulded handles, the domed covers with silver rims and surmounted by fruit and leaf cluster knops, raised on pierced ormolu stands cast with foliate scrolls, incised D.V marks
Literature
Geneviève Le Duc, Porcelaine tendre de Chantilly au XV111e siècle (1996),illustrated p.320
Condition
crack to one cover, approx. 2 1/2 in. length. Adjacent fine haircrack, approx. 1 1/2 in.length. Some typical chips, mostly minor, to the applied flowers and leaves.
"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."