Lot 602
  • 602

A group of Meissen wares painted with 'deutsche-Blumen', circa 1760-65

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • the box and cover 19.1cm., 7 1/2 in. high
each finely painted with scattered sprays and sprigs, comprising a large box and cover, a peach shaped box and cover, and an écuelle and cover, together with a small Meissen ornithological teapot and cover, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, with additional star to teapot, impressed numeral 3 to ecuelle,

Condition

the large jar and cover, there is a hairline crack which runs around the join of the foot and the base of the jar, flat chip to rim of jar, some glaze flaking on the handle of cover; the peach shaped box and cover, minute rim chip to cover, the handle of the cover has been repaired; the écuelle, there is a faint hairline body crack to the cover, some typical gilding loss to top edge of rim of base; the teapot has a small flat chip to rim of 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."