- 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."
"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.