Lot 867
  • 867

A Frankenthal porcelain solitaire, circa 1765

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • the tray, 29.2cm., 11 1/2 in. wide
each piece painted in purple camaieu with pastoral landscape scenes of shepherds and shepherdesses with sheep and dogs on a white ground scattered with flower sprigs inside turquoise line rims, comprising a lozenge shaped tray, a small bullet-shaped teapot, a pear-shaped milk jug on three feet, a sugar bowl and cover, a teacup and saucer and an odd cover painted with flower sprays, blue crowned CT monogram, blue painted Director's initials `AB' for Adam Bergdoll, various incised and painted marks `ja', cover of teapot lacking,

Condition

Tray- minor nick to rim, but overall in good condition; Teapot- cover lacking. Firing crack to spout; Sugar Bowl and cover- cover with shallow chip to rim; Milk jug- good condition; Cup and saucer- cup with nick to footrim. Saucer with minor specking to glaze; Odd cover- 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. 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."