- 1469
A Chelsea silver-shaped dish circa 1758
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- length 9 3/4 in.
- 24.8 cm
painted in the center with two strawberries, an asparagus spear and a cut lemon sprig, the chocolate brown-edged fluted rim with scattered insects.
Condition
Generally 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The original silver prototype for the present porcelain example, made by Nicholas Sprimont in 1746-47 as a stand for a sauceboat, is illustrated with its sauceboat and ladle by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain, 2001, p. 19, fig. 2.3, where the author also illustrates porcelain dishes of the same form, varying in date, size and decoration, pp. 64, 79 and 113, figs. 6.2, 7.13 and 8.25.