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Four English porcelain leaf-shaped dishes circa 1765-70
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- length of largest 9 1/2 in.
- 24.1 cm
comprising: a pair of Derby fig leaf-shaped dishes and two Worcester transfer-printed with butterflies.
Condition
Derby dishes: The puce leaf stem of one is chipped away; there is a 7mm chip to the corner of the twig handle; and an approximate 2mm chip to the rim edge. The other has an approximate 4mm rim chip.
Larger Worcester dish: very minor small chip to the footrim and some speckling to the glaze.
Smaller Worcester dish: some minor speckling but otherwise 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.