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A Meissen oval tureen and cover circa 1740-50
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- length across handles 13 3/4 in.
- 35 cm
painted with holzschnitt Blumen and set on either side with a mask handle, the cover applied with flowering stems and surmounted by a partridge knop, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, inscribed F, the tureen and cover with Pressnummer 97.
Provenance
Christie's London, May 7, 1979. lot 160
Condition
One handle of the tureen has been off and glued back into place; some flaking to the yellow enamel of the daffodil. The beak of the bird knop is a made-up restoration; some minor chips to the petals of the applied flowers. Some minor rubbing to the gilt rims.
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.