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Two Thuringian porcelain cauliflower tureen and cover circa 1770
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height of tallest 6 1/2 in.
- 16.5 cm
each naturalistically modelled with a bird-form knop.
Condition
The one on the right in catalogue illustration: The cover: the bird-form knop has been off and glued back on. There is a small chip to the tip of the bird's tail on the left and its beak. There are three pinhead chips to the rim edge. The tureen: in good condition.
The one on the left in catalogue illustration: The cover: The bird-form knop has been off and restored back; the bird is completely restored and repainted, possibly covering a break; there is a further chip to the edge of its beak, that has been painted over. The tureen: 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.