Lot 822
  • 822

A Meissen gilt-ground hot water jug and cover, circa 1735-40

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • 16.5cm. 6 1/2 in. high
of baluster form, each side with a trilobate reserve of tooled gilt chinoiserie figures in exotic landscape vignettes against a dark brown ground, the domed cover burnished gilt, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised asterisk workman's mark, spout restored,

Condition

There are some scratches to the gilt ground.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Gilt chinoiseries on a kapuzinerbraun ground are traditionally ascribed to Ch.F.Herold, following a signed example in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, dated 1732.