- 484
A Seaux faïence asparagus tureen and cover circa 1760
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- pottery
- length 7 in.
- 17.8 cm
manganese fleur-de-lys mark.
Condition
Some typical small areas of chips/glaze chips overall.
Cover: some restoration to the leaf-form knop (somewhat visible in the catalogue illustration); the tips of the asparagus with some touched-up glaze chips (also visible in the catalogue illustration)
Tureen: a 4-in. area of restoration to the rim edge on one side; the tip of one asparagus with a 1/4-in. chip; the tips of two leaves on one side are chipped.
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.