- 24
A rare pair of Chelsea vases, circa 1760-62
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 18cm., 7 1/8 in. high
of flattened baluster form with twin gilded scroll handles, with a 'pea green' ground painted with scenes of Arcadian musicians, the reverse with flower sprays within moulded heart shaped cartouches, gold anchor marks, one vase with hairline crack
Condition
Vase with piano player:
There is a hairline crack to the body of both handles. There is a flat shallow chip to the underside of the foot which measures 2.2cm wide.
The other vase is in good condition.
"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 ground colour pea-green features prominently in the 1761 sale of the Chelsea wares. Several entries in the sale could possibly be referencing this curious shape. The second day's sale, Friday, 1st May, included lot 40, 'A very fine pair of shepherds bottles of the pea-green ground, curiously enamelled with figures after Watteau'. The third day's sale, 2nd May, lot 48, a pair of the same form and decoration '...and gold ornament handles'. A further pair appears on the 4th day, lot 34.