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Lot 484
  • 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.