- 1095
A French faïence pale blue-ground two-handled large jardinière late 18th/19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- pottery
- height 10 1/4 in.
- 26 cm
the drum-shaped body with rope-twist handles, painted with ribbon-tied floral swags.
Condition
Has a later filled firing crack running across the base. There are 4 inch and 5 inch haircracks running down from the rim. The rim has numerous small glaze flakes and shallow chips and there are small chips to the moulded blue band below the rim.
Minor glaze flakes and chips around the edge of the base.
Larger glaze flakes and chips to both handles.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.