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Two Bow blue and white teapots and covers, circa 1758-65
Estimate
1,000 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. and 10.5cm., 4 1/8 in. high
each of globular form , comprising: a miniature example decorated with a fruiting vine and tendrils; and the other with a version of the 'Mansfield' pattern, minor chips, the miniature with haircrack.
Provenance
The miniature teapot: The Bernard M. Watney Collection, Phillips, London, 6th March 1996, lot 208
The 'Mansfield' pattern teapot: The Shand Kydd Collection, Sotheby's, London, 15th November 1994, lot 207
The 'Mansfield' pattern teapot: The Shand Kydd Collection, Sotheby's, London, 15th November 1994, lot 207
Condition
The Bow miniature teapot: hair crack to rim, approx. 1cm. length. two small chips to rim of cover.
The Bow teapot in the Mansfield pattern, there is a minute chip to the inside of the cover's flange. There are two flat shallow chips to the tip of the spout,
"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."