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A set of three Derby porcelain yellow-ground tea bowls and saucers and two coffee cans and saucers circa 1795-1805
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter of saucer 5 1/2 in.
- 14 cm
finely painted with a landscape scene, named on the underside, within gilt foliate borders interrupting a gilt-edged blue band at the rim decorated with gilt florettes and white pearls, crowned crossed batons and D mark in blue. 10 pieces
Condition
Teabowls: There is some firing-related black speckling to the foot of one teabowl just beneath the rectangular panel. There is a miniscule chip to the footrim of another teabowl.
Coffee cans: Both coffee cans with some very minor and occasional rubbing to the gilding on the handles, along the rim edge or footrim.
Saucers of teabowls: Each with a miniscule chip to the footrim.
Saucers of coffee cans: both with some very minor wear to the gilding along the edges. One with a firing-related 1/4 by 1/4 inch pitted area at the gilt-edged border beneath the rim.
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.
Coffee cans: Both coffee cans with some very minor and occasional rubbing to the gilding on the handles, along the rim edge or footrim.
Saucers of teabowls: Each with a miniscule chip to the footrim.
Saucers of coffee cans: both with some very minor wear to the gilding along the edges. One with a firing-related 1/4 by 1/4 inch pitted area at the gilt-edged border beneath the rim.
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.