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A pair of Meissen two-handled oval baskets, circa 1735
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. wide
set with rope twist handles with coloured mask terminals representing the four seasons, each exterior with Sulkowski ozier moulding, the interiors painted in the Kakiemon palette with a bird perched on a flower between flowering shrubs and a rock beneath a lappet border, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, impressed numeral 33 to both,
Provenance
Acquired before 1940.
Condition
Each mask terminal has some chips to extremities. One basket has a hairline crack, approx. 5cm long, at handle terminal. The other basket has a hairline crack around a handle terminal.
"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."