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A set of twelve Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' plates, circa 1870-1900
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 21.7cm., 8 5/8 in. diam.
each finely painted with a titled specimen in the centre, comprising, 'Potentilla nivea. L', 'Nardus strictus L.', 'Cuscuta monogyna. Vahl.', 'Coronilla Emerus. L.', 'Lathyrus silvestris. L.', 'Eupatorium cannabinum. L.', 'Aster Tripolium. L', 'Symphoricarpus racemosus. Miehx.', 'Centaurea phrygia. L', 'Gentiana aurea. L.', 'Geranium robertianum. L.', 'Pulsatilla vulgaris. var glabra. Nordst', within a gilt beaded border and the gilt saw-tooth rim, the reverses with specimen titles in black script, wave marks in underglaze-blue, two with green printed crown and DANMARK marks,
Condition
The plates generally are in very good condition.
Three plates have a small chip to the rim:
Potentilla Nivea plate, there is chip to one of the points on the rim.
Gentiana Aurea plate, one of the points on the rim is chipped.
Centaurea Phrygia plate, there is a flat chip to one of the points on 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."