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A Chelsea teapot and cover and a stand, circa 1755-56
Estimate
1,800 - 2,700 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- the teapot: 12.3cm., 4 7/8 in. high; the stand: 16.4cm., 6 1/2 in. diam.
the teapot of shouldered form with a quadrangular spout and branch handle, painted with scattered shadowed insects, the flattened cover surmounted with a flower finial, the stand painted with seven winged insects, brown edged rims, red anchor marks, teapot repaired.
Provenance
The teapot: acquired from Stockspring Antiques, London, June 1993
The stand: acquired from Simon Spero, London, October 1995
The stand: acquired from Simon Spero, London, October 1995
Exhibited
The teapot: London, Royal Hospital Chelsea, Loan Exhibition of Chelsea China, 1951, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, p. 18, fig. 70
The stand: London, Simon Spero, An Exhibition of English Porcelain 1745-95, 1995, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, p. 6, no.4
The stand: London, Simon Spero, An Exhibition of English Porcelain 1745-95, 1995, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, p. 6, no.4
Literature
Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain, 2001, p. 115, figs. 8.27 and 8.28
Condition
The Teapot: There is a restored flat chip to the cover. There are body cracks to the teapot which have at some point been secured with three rivets, these rivets have since been removed and the holes filled.
The cover: The finial has been re-stuck at the base. There is some body crazing.
The stand: There is some wear to the enamels of the painted insects.
"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
The technique of painting insects and flowers with a heavy shadow underneath is one commonly associated with the Meissen painter J. G. Klinger.