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A Meissen part-tea and coffee service, circa 1730
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- the coffee pot, 20cm., 7 7/8 in. high
painted in the manner of Christian Friedrich Herold, with Kauffahrtei scenes, with formal gilt foliate scroll borders at the rims, comprising a coffee pot and cover, a tea canister and cover, an oval sugar bowl and cover surmounted with a rabbit finial, and two teabowl and saucers, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilt numerals 43., Dreher's marks,
Provenance
Christie's London (paper labels to bases)
Literature
Ulrich Pietsch, Preziosen, einer süddeutschen Kunstsammlung, 2001, pp. 44-45
Condition
Coffee pot and cover- coffee pot with some wear to gilding. Cover with haircracks at the base of the knop.
Tea canister and cover- good condition.
Sugar Bowl and cover- good condition.
Two teabowls and saucers- minor wear to gilding.Saucers with minor wear to central panels.
"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."