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A rare Worcester teapot and cover, circa 1756
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- 13cm., 5 1/8 in. high
of compressed globular form, painted in brown, puce, iron-red and gilding with flowers and bamboo and pencilled in black enamel with two butterflies, incised line mark, fine haircrack to rim of teapot and minor restored chips.
Provenance
Law Fine Art, Hungerford, 25th September 2001, lot 81
Condition
Very fine haircrack to rim, approx.2in.length. Tiny restored chips to spout. Some wear to enamels
"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
For a scallop shell dish painted in a similar pattern, see Simon Spero and John Sandon, Worcester Porcelain, 1751-1990, The Zorensky Collection, 1996, p. 144, pl. 130.