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A Meissen porcelain Hausmaler Armorial part-coffee service, circa 1735-40
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- the coffee pot 23.9cm., 9 3/8 in. high
gilded with a coat-of-arms perhaps in Augsburg over a painted underglaze-blue 'fels und vogel' pattern, comprising a coffee pot and cover, five tea-cups, a teabowl, three saucers, and two saucers without a gilded coat-of-arms, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various impressed numerals,
Condition
The coffee pot, there are two chips to the spout, and a hairline crack to the body. One teabowl has restoration to the body. Each piece has a differing level of wear to the gilding.
"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."