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A Fürstenberg part-tea and coffee service, circa 1760-65
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
finely painted in purpurmalerei with figures in landscapes, with gilt scroll borders to the rims, comprising a coffee pot and cover, a teapot, a milk jug and cover, a tea canister, a slop bowl, five tea cups and eight saucers, F marks in underglaze-blue
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, p.197, in The Butler's Pantry; 'The 'Furtsenberg' China Tea Service, white and gilt scroll borders and painted Watteau subjects in Puces / Cups / Saucers'
Condition
Two cups have a chip. All eight saucers are chipped. The tea caddy and teapot are lacking their covers. The milk jug handle and finial of the cover have been re-stuck. The coffee pot handle has a hairline crack. The slop bowl has been broken and repaired.
"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."