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A Meissen Böttger porcelain jug and cover, circa 1715-20
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 15.2cm., 6 in. high
of pear shape, applied on either side with a large leafy branch of rose blossoms and buds, repeated on the cover on either side of a conical knop, with an S-shaped handle, some chips.
Provenance
Christie's, London, 6th March 1995, lot 248
Condition
the cover: there are some scattered minute chips on the rim.
the jug: there are two minute chips to the tip of the spout. To one side, there are five leaves with a chip, to the other side there are also five leaves with a chip.
"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
A very similar jug with this form of decoration from the collection of the late Lorentz B. Knouff was sold at Sotheby's New York, 20th October 1994, lot 379.