- 1473
A pair of Chelsea artichoke tureens and covers circa 1755
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- heights 5 1/2 and 5 3/4 in.
- 14 and 14.6 cm
each naturalistically modelled as a head of puce-tipped green bracts, a pecking finch forming the knop of the cover, red anchor mark.
Provenance
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James McGregor Stewart, Sotheby's London, November 13, 1973, lot 105
Condition
One bird knop has been off and restored back, the damage issuing an approximate 4-in. haircrack across the top, extending on either side of the knop. Otherwise the tureens and covers are 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.
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
Artichokes are mentioned the the 1755 Chelsea sale Catalogue, First Day's sale, Monday, March 10, lot 47: "Two fine artichoaks, second size," and the Fourteenth Day's sale, Tuesday, March 25, lot 107: "Two fine artichoaks."
A pair of artichoke tureens from the Joshua collection is illustrated by Reginald Blunt, The Cheyne Book of Chelsea China and Pottery, pl. 15, no. 305. Another similar pair was sold in these rooms, December 9, 1986, lot 202; as was a third pair from a Private San Francisco Collection, October 16, 2008, lot 18.
A pair of artichoke tureens from the Joshua collection is illustrated by Reginald Blunt, The Cheyne Book of Chelsea China and Pottery, pl. 15, no. 305. Another similar pair was sold in these rooms, December 9, 1986, lot 202; as was a third pair from a Private San Francisco Collection, October 16, 2008, lot 18.