- 1468
A Staffordshire lead-glazed cream-colored earthenware melon teapot and cover circa 1765-70
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- earthenware
- height 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
naturalistically modelled and striped in green and yellow glazes.
Condition
There is a long haircrack running horizontally nearly three quarters of the way around the lower body of the pot just above the base, extending from beneath the handle, around one side, to a point about 2 inches beyond the spout and issuing several short vertical haircracks, running upwards into the body or downwards to the base and measuring from approximately 1/4 in. to 1 in.; minor short haircrack to the rim; minor fine short haircrack to the flange and edge of the cover; a 1-in. restored break to the rim of the cover.
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.