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A rare William Reid, Liverpool small blue and white teapot and cover, circa 1755-58
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- 10cm., 4in. high
of globular form, affixed with a grooved loop handle, painted with a large pagoda amongst rockwork within a Chinoiserie landscape, restored chip to spout.
Provenance
The Joseph M. Handley Collection, Carmel, California
Acquired from Simon Spero, London, 18th March 2000
Acquired from Simon Spero, London, 18th March 2000
Exhibited
London, Simon Spero, English Blue and White Porcelain 1750-1800, June 1983
Literature
Maurice Hillis, 'The Liverpool China Manufactory of William Reid and Co. - A Survey of Wares', E.C.C. Transactions, 2002, vol. 18, pt. 1, p. 78, fig. 62
Condition
There is a restored chip to the underside edge of the spout tip and another restored chip to the rim.
"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."