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Two Caughley or Worcester cabbage-leaf-molded jugs circa 1760-70
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- heights 9 1/4 and 9 in.
- 23.5 and 22.9 cm
each printed on either side and beneath the mask spout with floral sprays and butterflies, crescent marks in underglaze-blue.
Condition
Minor small chips to the edge of the spout.
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
Several wares similarly decorated with patterns from the Natural Sprays Group, II.C. 7, are illustrated by Lawrence Branyan, Neal French and John Sandon, Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790, (2nd edition), p. 372.