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A Chamberlain's Worcester yellow-ground topographical mantel garniture circa 1805
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- height of vase and cover 7 1/4 in.
- 18.4 cm
each piece finely painted en grisaille with gilt-edged panels depicting English landscape scenes, titled in gilding, comprising: a bough pot and cover, two footed vases and two covers, gilt script Chamberlain's Worcester marks. 6 pieces.
Condition
The bough pot and cover: There are several very minor chips to the edges of the leaves on the knob. The pot is in good condition.
The vases and covers: Both covers have been broken into several pieces and glued back on. The vases have some minor wear to gilding. Otherwise in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A similar bough pot and cover from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Treleaven was sold at Sotheby's New York, October 13, 1990, lot 97.