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A Worcester blue and white teapot and cover and a Derby blue and white small teapot and cover, circa 1765-75
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 12.5cm., 4 7/8 in. and 12.3cm., 4 7/8 in. high
both printed in underglaze-blue, the Worcester barrel-form teapot with the 'Fisherman and Cormorant' pattern, the globular Derby teapot with Chinoiserie scenes, including the 'Boy on a Buffalo' pattern, the first with blue crescent mark, the Derby teapot with some chips and repair to cover.
Provenance
The Worcester teapot: acquired from Wateridge and Owen, Shrewsbury, 25th May 1990
The Derby teapot: The Bernard M. Watney Collection, Phillips, London, 22nd September 1999, lot 389
The Derby teapot: The Bernard M. Watney Collection, Phillips, London, 22nd September 1999, lot 389
Condition
the Worcester teapot:
In good condition, no damage noted.
the Derby teapot:
The cover has been broken into two pieces and re-stuck, with an associated area of flange missing and a flat 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."