- 536
A Meissen hot chocolate pot and cover, circa 1740
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain, wood
- 16cm., 6 1/4 in. high
painted with a continuous scene of two groups of chinoiserie figures brewing and drinking tea, with gilt scroll border to the rim, the flat cover with two small vignettes of similar scenes within concentric iron-red circles, the moulded scroll spout and handle terminal picked out in gilding, impressed numeral 23, gilded numeral 73 to inside of cover, with turned wooden handle,
Condition
the outer edge of the porcelain handle terminal has been restored and re-gilded, otherwise no other damage noted.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The group of figures under the spout appear in plate 78 from the Schulz Codex, reproduced in the 2010 catalogue, Exotische Welten- Der Schulz Codex und das frühe Meissener Porzellan.