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A Meissen part-coffee service, circa 1735
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- the coffeepot, 20cm., 7 7/8 in. high
each piece of moulded fluted form, painted with a Fabeltier, or fantasy animal in the manner of A.F. von Löwenfinck, within gilt borders, comprising a coffee pot and cover, hot milk jug and cover, small teapot and cover, slop bowl, one cup and three saucers, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilt X. marks,
Condition
teapot cover, there is a minute chip to the underside edge of the rim.
coffee pot, there is a hairline crack at the rim, and a second issuing from the top terminal of the handle.
slop bowl, there is some wear to the butterfly in the well of the bowl.
one saucer has a flat chip to the rim.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."