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A Meissen milk jug and cover, circa 1740
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- 16cm., 6 1/4 in. high.
of pear form with scroll handle, painted on one side with a Kauffahrtei scene depicting merchants in discussion at the quayside, figures around a boat behind, the reverse painted with figures and a horse in a landscape, inside a gilt cartouche embellished with purple scrolls, the domed cover painted with two Kauffahrtei vignettes inside a gilt border, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, gilder's numeral 56, impressed numeral 24.,
Literature
Ulrich Pietsch, Preziosen, einer süddeutschen Kunstsammlung, 2001, p. 46
Condition
Knop has been repaired at its base and with a metal thread and nut fixing on the interior. Some wear to gilding on cover. Tiny amount of wear to gilding on 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. 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."